Head of Legal - Digital Assets Business

JR United Kingdom; York; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FCA regulated firm specializing in digital assets seeks a Head of Legal in York. The role involves managing legal strategy, ensuring compliance with global regulations, and interfacing with senior leadership and regulatory bodies. Candidates must have a minimum of 7 years PQE and a strong background in digital assets.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years PQE.
• Experience in digital assets and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Leading regulatory strategy and ensuring compliance.
• Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Monitoring regulatory developments in the digital assets space.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Legal strategy

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Team leadership

Job description

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Head of Legal - Digital Assets Business, York

Client:

Simmons and Hanbury

Location:

York, UK

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

• 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 and Business) and external stakeholders (counsel and 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 a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS licenses, 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.