Senior Counsel, EMEA

About the Role

Help accelerate the growth of [Employer hidden] in EMEA and beyond as our Senior Counsel, EMEA, based in London. You will be a key member of [Employer hidden]’ global Legal team, partnering closely with our NY-based global general counsel on cutting edge legal issues for a new class of assets. In this role, you will be a legal generalist tackling everything from negotiating commercial agreements to developing legal strategy for new products in an emerging industry. You will act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders, providing clear, risk-weighted guidance on complex issues across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS/platform agreements, data and technology licenses, trading agreements and key vendor and partnership contracts
• Partner with Sales and Business Development to structure commercially pragmatic, scalable deals that align with [Employer hidden]’ risk appetite
• Provide risk-weighted advice on UK and EU financial-services and digital-asset regulation relevant to [Employer hidden]’ business
• Monitor and interpret regulatory developments in the UK and EMEA (including evolving digital-asset frameworks) and translate them into actionable guidance for the business
• Manage and coordinate outside counsel in EMEA as needed, ensuring advice is high-quality, practical and cost-effective
• Create, implement and continuously improve effective and efficient legal processes, playbooks and templates suitable for a rapidly growing fintech company focused on digital assets
• Serve as a thought partner to senior leadership on important legal issues facing the company in EMEA and across the globe, contributing to strategic decision-making

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in the United Kingdom with at least five years PQE Experience and degree from strong institution
• Experience at a top international law firm and/or in-house legal department
• Experience drafting and negotiating SaaS and other technology transaction agreements
• Detail-oriented and resourceful, with excellent follow-through skills, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven ability to proactively, efficiently, and accurately assess legal business risks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills
• An energetic, creative, and autonomous self-starter
• Prior experience working in capital markets, trading, fintech, digital assets, or high-growth tech companies a strong plus
• Expertise in FCA regulations, MiCA or MiFID a strong plus
• The role is based in London in a hybrid-friendly work environment, with flexibility to collaborate across time zones and locations

Benefits

You will also enjoy a comprehensive array of competitive benefits, regardless of your location, within our warm, welcoming, and ambitious company culture. Our offerings include a monthly wellness credit for personal use, such as gym memberships, massages, or even a ski pass for your next holiday. Additionally, we provide paid lunches in the office, monthly fitness and evening socials to foster connections with colleagues, and annual offsite events to engage with the wider team.

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