Head of Legal - Digital Assets Business

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FCA regulated firm in Reading is seeking a Head of Legal to ensure compliance with regulations and oversee legal strategy in the digital assets business. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing legal projects and collaboration with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of PQE required.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory strategy and ensure compliance with global regulations.
• Manage regulatory projects with internal and external stakeholders.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Collaborate with Finance, Tax, and HR teams for governance.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Strategic advisory

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Job description

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Head of Legal - Digital Assets Business, reading

Client:

Simmons and Hanbury

Location:

Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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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 oversee the 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, Business) and external stakeholders (e.g., counsel, regulatory bodies).
• Monitoring regulatory developments in the digital assets space and assessing their impact on the business in the UK and overseas.
• Drafting, negotiating, and executing commercial agreements, including SaaS licenses, vendor contracts, and partnership agreements.
• Collaborating with Finance, Tax, and HR teams to manage corporate structure and governance matters effectively.

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