Senior Corporate Counsel

SOLANA FOUNDATION; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

KAST is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel in London to join its legal team. A generalist role spanning traditional corporate law and crypto/fintech matters, with responsibilities including M&A, fundraising, and cross‑border governance.

The ideal candidate has a U.S. JD and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, plus 5+ years in-house experience in a high-growth environment. Hybrid London workplace with cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited US law school and active bar membership in at least one US jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 5 years of in-house experience in a high-growth environment.
• Proven fintech, payments, or crypto/web3 domain experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and manage complex commercial agreements including crypto/fintech contracts.
• Oversee corporate governance for US and global entities and handle board secretarial duties.
• Provide end-to-end legal support for fundraising rounds and M&A activities.
• Advise internal stakeholders on day-to-day legal issues and develop scalable templates/processes.

Education

J.D. from an accredited US law school

Job 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.

Department: Legal & Compliance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: London

Workplace type: Hybrid

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.

About KAST

KAST is redefining stablecoin banking for global citizens, crypto professionals, Web3-native businesses, and high-inflation markets hungry for USD-backed banking. Backed by top-tier global investors and led by the ex-APAC CEO of Circle, our leadership team spans Circle, Airwallex, Revolut, Wise, Grab, Zoom, AWS, and leading OTC desks. We’ve scaled from zero to nearly a million users at ridiculous speed.