Head of Legal - Digital Assets Business

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

Job summary

A leading FCA regulated firm in Southampton is seeking a Head of Legal for managing legal strategy in the digital assets sector. The role involves regulatory compliance, strategic advice to leadership, and negotiation of commercial agreements. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in legal practice with at least 7 years PQE.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years PQE.
• Experience in digital assets and regulatory compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory strategy and ensure compliance with existing global regulations.
• Draft, negotiate, and execute various commercial agreements.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Legal strategy

Negotiation

Job description

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Head of Legal - Digital Assets Business, Southampton

Client:

Simmons and Hanbury

Location:

Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

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 manage the overall legal strategy and risk management of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory strategy and ensure compliance with existing and emerging global regulations, providing strategic advice to senior leadership.
• Manage and coordinate regulatory projects with internal teams (e.g., Compliance and Business) and external stakeholders (e.g., counsel and regulatory bodies).
• Monitor regulatory developments in the digital assets space and assess their impact on the business in the UK and overseas jurisdictions.
• Draft, negotiate, and execute a range of commercial agreements, including SaaS licenses, vendor contracts, and partnership agreements.
• Collaborate 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 contact [emailprotected] for more information.