Senior Corporate Counsel

KAST; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KAST, a London-based fintech/crypto focused company, seeks a Senior Corporate Counsel to guide its in-house legal team. You will navigate corporate governance, international operations, and strategic transactions while providing practical, business-aligned advice to cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates bring a US JD with active bar membership and 5+ years in-house experience in fintech or crypto. You will manage high-stakes M&A, fundraising, and complex commercial contracting in a

Qualifications

• US law degree and bar admission
• Minimum 5 years in-house legal experience in a high-growth environment
• Proven track record in fintech, payments, or crypto/web3
• Strong ability to translate legal concepts for cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements for fintech products and services
• Oversee corporate governance and compliance for multiple entities across jurisdictions
• Lead M&A, fundraising, due diligence, and data-room oversight
• Serve as business partner to Product, Finance, HR and Operations and mitigate legal risks

Skills

US bar membership

In-house experience

Fintech/crypto domain

Contract negotiation

Education

J.D. from a US law school

Job description

Description

We are seeking a versatile, high-caliber

Department: Legal & Compliance

Location: London

Description

We are seeking a versatile, high-caliber Senior Corporate Counsel to join our legal team. As a generalist, you will navigate the intersection of traditional corporate law and the evolving landscape of digital assets and fintech. This role is perfect for a lawyer who thrives on variety - handling everything from high-stakes M&A and venture financing to the intricate nuances of crypto-specific commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

1. Commercial Transactions & Specialized Contracting

• Draft, negotiate, and manage complex commercial agreements.
• Lead legal review for Crypto and Payment-related contracts, including liquidity provideragreements, custody arrangements, and payment processing terms.

2. Corporate Governance & International Operations

• Oversee corporate governance for our US and global entities, ensuring compliance with local statutory requirements.
• Manage board secretarial duties, including drafting resolutions, maintaining minute books, and managing entity formations/dissolutions.
• Stay abreast of evolving regulatory requirements in multiple jurisdictions.

3. Strategic Transactions (M&A & Fundraising)

• Provide end-to-end legal support for fundraising rounds.
• Execute Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), including due diligence management, data room oversight, and definitive agreement negotiation.
• Manage relationship with outside counsel to ensure cost-effective and high-quality deliverables.

4. General Advisory & Stakeholder Support

• Serve as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders (Product, Finance, HR, and Operations) on day-to-day legal issues.
• Proactively identify legal risks and implement scalable mitigation strategies.
• Support the development and refinement of internal legal templates and playbooks.
• Support MTL applications

Requirements

• Education: J.D. from an accredited US law school and active bar membership in at least one US jurisdiction.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a high-growth "in-house" environment.
• Domain Expertise: Proven track record in fintech, payments, or the crypto/web3 space is highly preferred.
• Communication: Ability to explain "legalese" to non-lawyers with clarity, wit, and brevity.
• Adaptability: Comfortable with ambiguity and able to pivot quickly in a fast-paced global regulatory environment.