Legal Counsel - Xapo Fund (Remote - Work from Anywhere)

Xapo; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their remote team, focusing on governance and compliance in banking and investment management. This role offers the unique opportunity to work at the intersection of finance and technology, advising on cutting-edge financial products while ensuring robust legal standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial services, strong analytical skills, and the ability to navigate complex legal frameworks. With a commitment to diversity and a flexible work environment, this position promises to be both challenging and rewarding for those passionate about shaping the future of finance.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule

Professional Development Budget

Work-Life Balance

Remote Work Opportunities

Autonomy on Projects

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE as a qualified lawyer, strong in financial services and investment funds.
• UK qualified solicitor with in-house counsel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation and execution of legal agreements for fund investments.
• Ensure compliance with banking, investment, and derivatives regulations.

Skills

Financial Services Experience

Investment Funds Knowledge

Fintech Expertise

Legal Research Skills

Contract Negotiation Skills

Attention to Detail

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Education

UK Qualified Solicitor

Equivalent Legal Qualification

Job description

Work from anywhere, impact everywhere

Diversity is at the heart of who we are at Xapo Bank. We’re a fully distributed team of over 140 Xapiens that work remotely from 40+ countries around the world.

Our beginning: A world that enjoys economic freedom and wealth protection, no matter where you live or who is running your country.

To achieve that, we search the world for the best people for the job. We work hard, think globally, and inspire each other to learn and grow. We are committed to changing the way things are done.

Risk is inherent in all of our business activities and managing risk well is the responsibility of every Xapien. Sound risk management enables us to serve our customers and deliver value for our shareholders, and helps make Xapo a great place to work.

Although we are headquartered in Gibraltar, this is a full time, 100% remote position
Work from anywhere!

Position overview

As Legal Counsel at Xapo, you’ll be a core legal partner to our banking and fund activities, with a particular focus on the governance, structuring, and legal oversight of the Xapo Fund.You will be responsible for ensuring robust compliance and governance while leveraging strong expertise in financial market structures and derivatives to support our broader investment strategy. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, you will lead legal negotiations, ensure robust fund compliance, and partner closely with our external fund manager to support and evaluate structured product transactions, derivatives-based opportunities, and other complex financial instruments.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of banking, crypto, and investment management—advising on cutting-edge financial products while ensuring world-class legal and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities: Transaction Structuring & Execution

• Lead negotiation and execution of legal agreements for fund investments, including structured finance transactions, derivatives, lending agreements and other strategic opportunities aligned with the Xapo Fund’s strategy.
• Support legal assessment of new fund investment opportunities, particularly those involving complex financial instruments, ensuring compliance with relevant banking, investment and derivatives regulations.

External Manager Oversight (Legal Interface)

• Act as the legal point of contact between Xapo and the Xapo Fund’s external investment manager, Hilbert Capital, ensuring legal integrity in our partnership and communications.
• Support the smooth operation and evolution of the Xapo Fund’s legal architecture in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, with a keen focus on best practices in traditional financial market operations.

Fund Governance & Control

• Review, draft, and advise on key fund documentation, including constitutional documents, offering memoranda, investment management agreements, and investor contracts.
• Ensure fund structures and operations remain aligned with legal, regulatory, and governance expectations, including derivatives-related disclosures and compliance.

Member Offering & Disclosures

• Collaborate with Product and Compliance teams to ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance in customer-facing fund materials (e.g. investor updates, risk disclosures, marketing collateral, terms & conditions), especially when pertaining to structured and derivative product offerings.

Broader Legal Responsibilities

• Provide commercial legal advice across Xapo’s fintech and banking operations, particularly in areas of traditional financial regulation, derivatives, payments, crypto, and digital assets.
• Support general legal operations including vendor contracts, commercial negotiations, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Monitor evolving regulatory landscapes (especially Gibraltar, United Kingdom and European frameworks) to ensure Xapo’s products remain compliant and future-fit.

Skills needed:

• Experience: 5+ years PQE as a qualified lawyer, with strong experience in financial services, investment funds, fintech or crypto. Exposure to traditional banking, financial market structuring, and derivatives transactions is highly desirable.
• Qualification: UK qualified solicitor or equivalent with experience in the United Kingdom, Gibraltar or Europe. Previous in-house counsel experience preferred.
• Legal Expertise: Solid understanding of investment fund documentation, investment regulations, derivatives documentation and DLT frameworks.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent research, drafting, and contract negotiation skills.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Able to navigate fast-paced environments and partner across legal, risk, product, and external firms.
• Attention to Detail: High level of precision, particularly when it comes to member-facing materials and regulatory compliance.
• Autonomy & Initiative: Comfortable working independently on high-impact projects with a solutions-oriented mindset.

Other requirements:

• A dedicated workspace.
• A reliable internet connection with the fastest speed possible in your area.
• Devices and other essential equipment that meet minimal technical specifications.
• Alignment with Our Values and the Xapo Values-Driven Leadership principles.

Why work for Xapo?

IMPACT GLOBALLY, WORK REMOTELY.

• Shape the Future: Improve lives through cutting-edge technology, work 100% remotely from anywhere in the world.
• Great work-life balance: Build amazing things with a balance of autonomy and collaborative teamwork. Set your own work schedule and make use of a flexible PTO plan when you need to recharge.
• Expect Excellence: Collaborate, learn, and grow with a high-performance team. Learn how you learn best - from books to conferences, you’ll get a yearly budget for your individual learning and development goals.

At Xapo, we prioritize consumer protection and adhere to regulatory requirements by ensuring that all Xapiens are accountable for upholding principles of fair treatment, transparency, and ethical conduct in their interactions with customers and stakeholders.

Xapo Device Policy
Consultants joining Xapo Bank must comply with the Xapo Device Policy, which governs the use of corporate-approved laptops under Corporate-Owned, Personally Purchased Device (reimbursed up to $1,500) or Corporate-Owned, Personally Enabled Device (personal device with enforced security controls).
All devices must meet security requirements, enroll in Xapo’s Mobile Device Management (MDM), and adhere to compliance rules. COPPD devices remain Xapo property with buyback options upon exit. COPED users agree to data control measures, including mandatory corporate data wipes.
Compliance with the Xapo Device Policy is mandatory for all consultants, onboarding will not proceed without adherence to the policy.