Senior Counsel (Web3)

TL;DR

Senior Counsel (Web3): Leading corporate and commercial transactions for a global digital asset infrastructure provider with an accent on complex cross-border deals and regulatory alignment. Focus on managing high-value negotiations, advising senior leadership on strategic partnerships, and streamlining legal processes within the European market.

Location: London, United Kingdom (Onsite)

Company

hirify.global is a leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions, serving thousands of institutions and millions of retail investors as the world's largest independent digital asset custodian.

What you will do

• Lead the drafting, negotiation, and execution of complex commercial contracts and corporate transactions.
• Advise senior executives on legal risks, deal structures, and strategic implications of partnerships or acquisitions.
• Partner with finance, product, and operations teams to ensure seamless transaction execution.
• Manage outside counsel to ensure high-quality delivery within established legal budgets.
• Monitor UK and European regulatory developments impacting corporate investments and commercial operations.
• Streamline internal deal processes and playbooks to improve velocity while maintaining strong risk mitigation.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of post-qualification experience at a top-tier law firm or in-house legal department.
• Extensive track record of managing high-value corporate or commercial transactions independently.
• Strong understanding of UK corporate law, commercial regulations, and cross-border data privacy considerations.
• Exceptional negotiation skills with a proven ability to find creative solutions to complex legal bottlenecks.
• Excellent communication skills to translate technical legal risk into clear business guidance.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of the digital asset economy and financial market disruption.
• Collaborative environment emphasizing ownership, craftsmanship, and open communication.
• Exposure to high-stakes strategic decision-making and global commercial operations.