Head of Legal - Digital Assets (London Area)

Danos have been exclusively mandated on an excellent Head of Legal position at a well established FCA regulated digital assets platform. This is a standalone position, and the successful candidate will be act as the principal legal advisor to the business as well as playing a key role in advising the senior leadership team, shaping legal strategy and managing legal risks relevant to the business.

This role presents a fantastic opportunity to act as sole counsel and to be an integral part of shaping the the firm's legal and regulatory strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements including SaaS license agreements, vendor contracts and partnership agreements.
• Provide legal advice on product launches, marketing initiatives, and business development activities.
• Advise on regulatory and compliance matters relevant to digital assets, including evolving legal frameworks across key jurisdictions.
• Lead on regulatory strategy to ensure compliance with existing and forthcoming global regulations.
• Establish and maintain internal policies, templates, and processes to ensure scalable legal operations.
• Manage relationships with external counsel and coordinate specialized legal support when needed.
• Stay current with legal developments in the blockchain, cryptocurrency, and fintech industries.
• Support corporate governance, including board support and managing key company documents.
• Assist with employment, IP, and data privacy matters as needed.

Your Profile

• Qualified solicitor with 6+ PQE. Candidates should ideally have in-house experience at a fintech, financial services or tech business.
• Strong background and understanding of commercial and regulatory matters.
• Experience advising or liaising with the FCA or equivalent regulatory body is highly advantageous.

Please reach out to tkretzmer@thedanosgroup.com should you wish to learn more.