Legal Counsel (6 Month FTC)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their dynamic team for a maternity cover role. This exciting opportunity involves providing strategic legal guidance on complex transactions within the rapidly evolving crypto space. You will play a vital role in advising on US regulatory matters, particularly SEC regulations, and help navigate high-stakes transactions across jurisdictions. This role offers a unique chance to work at the intersection of law and innovative financial solutions, ensuring compliance while supporting business objectives. If you are a legal expert with a passion for fintech, this position could be your next career move.

Qualifications

• Preferred J.D. qualification and 7+ years of PQE.
• Experience in fintech/payments background is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice on complex transactions under US Securities laws.
• Lead high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional transactions and advise on SEC updates.

Skills

US Regulatory knowledge

SEC experience

Private placements knowledge

Strategic legal advice

Risk management

Education

J.D. qualification

7+ PQE

Job description

Danos have been mandated on an interim Senior Legal Counsel opportunity to join a global market maker and liquidity provider, operating in the crypto space. The role will serve as maternity cover for 6-9 months and report into the US Managing Director - Legal.

The role can be based in either London or NY.

Responsibilities

• US Regulatory knowledge and SEC experience is essential, particularly around Regulation D.
• Strong knowledge surrounding private placements would be advantageous.
• Leading on high-stakes, multi jurisdictional transactions.
• Providing strategic legal advice on complex transaction structures under US Securities laws.
• Advising the wider business on relevant SEC updates, reforms and upcoming regulations.
• Taking preemptive measures to avoid legal risks and conflicts.

Qualifications

• J.D. qualification would be preferred, albeit not essential.
• 7+ PQE.
• Candidates coming from a fintech/payments background is preferred.