Senior Corporate Counsel — Fintech, Crypto & M&A

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

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