Head of Legal - Digital Assets Business

JR United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm specializing in digital assets is seeking a Head of Legal in Wolverhampton. The successful candidate will oversee legal strategy, manage regulatory compliance, and collaborate closely with senior leadership. A minimum of 7 years PQE is required, as well as expertise in contract negotiation and risk management.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 7 years PQE.
• Experience in digital assets and regulatory compliance.
• Strong contract negotiation and risk management skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading regulatory strategy and ensuring compliance with global regulations.
• Managing regulatory projects with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.

Skills

Regulatory strategy

Risk management

Contract negotiation

Compliance

Education

7 years PQE

Job description

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Head of Legal - Digital Assets Business, Wolverhampton

Client:

Simmons and Hanbury

Location:

Wolverhampton

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 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 (Compliance, Business) and external stakeholders (counsel, regulatory bodies).
• Monitoring regulatory developments in the digital assets space and assessing their impact 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 ensure proper management of corporate structure and governance.

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