Senior Counsel, EMEA (Web3)

TL;DR

Senior Counsel, EMEA (Web3): Leading legal operations and regulatory strategy for an institutional digital asset trading platform with an accent on commercial negotiations and EMEA regulatory compliance. Focus on drafting SaaS agreements, interpreting UK/EU financial regulations, and advising senior leadership on emerging asset classes.

Location: Must be based in London (Hybrid)

Company

Institutional-grade trading technology provider for the global digital asset market.

What you will do

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including SaaS, data licenses, and trading contracts.
• Structure commercially pragmatic and scalable deals in partnership with Sales and Business Development.
• Provide risk-weighted advice on UK and EU financial-services and digital-asset regulations.
• Monitor and translate regulatory developments into actionable business guidance for the company.
• Manage outside counsel in EMEA to ensure high-quality and cost-effective legal advice.
• Develop and improve legal processes, playbooks, and templates for a high-growth fintech environment.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in the United Kingdom.
• Minimum of five years PQE and a degree from a strong institution.
• Experience at a top international law firm or in-house legal department.
• Proven track record in drafting and negotiating SaaS and technology transaction agreements.
• Ability to accurately assess legal business risks in a fast-paced environment.
• Based in London to work in a hybrid-friendly environment.

Nice to have

• Experience in capital markets, trading, fintech, or digital assets.
• Expertise in FCA regulations, MiCA, or MiFID.

Culture & Benefits

• Warm, welcoming, and ambitious company culture.
• Monthly wellness credit for gym memberships, massages, or other personal use.
• Paid lunches in the office and regular fitness/evening socials.
• Annual offsite events for wider team engagement.
• Hybrid-friendly work environment with flexibility across time zones.