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Job summary

A leading FCA regulated firm specializing in digital assets is seeking a Head of Legal in Plymouth. The successful candidate will manage legal strategy, ensuring compliance with global regulations while collaborating with various teams. A minimum of 7 years post-qualification experience is required for this pivotal role.

Qualifications

  • Candidates must have at least 7 years PQE.

Responsibilities

  • Leading regulatory strategy and ensuring compliance.
  • Managing regulatory projects with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Drafting and executing commercial agreements.

Skills

Regulatory strategy
Risk management
Compliance
Legal drafting
Negotiation

Job description

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Head of Legal - Digital Assets Business, Plymouth

Client:

Simmons and Hanbury

Location:

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

My client, an FCA Regulated firm specialising in digital assets, is looking for a Head of Legal to manage the overall legal strategy and risk management of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Leading regulatory strategy and ensuring compliance with existing and emerging global regulations, providing strategic advice to senior leadership.
  • Managing and coordinating regulatory projects with internal teams (e.g., Compliance and Business) and external stakeholders (e.g., counsel and regulatory bodies).
  • Monitoring regulatory developments in the digital assets space and assessing their impact on the business in the UK and overseas jurisdictions.
  • Leading the drafting, negotiation, and execution of commercial agreements, including SaaS license agreements, vendor contracts, and partnership agreements.
  • Collaborating with Finance, Tax, and HR teams to ensure optimal management of corporate structure and governance matters.

Candidates must have at least 7 years PQE. Please reach out at [emailprotected] for further information.

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