Legal Counsel

Ctrl Alt is designing and operating the on-chain infrastructure powering digital capital markets globally. We bring together a unique blend of expertise in financial markets and cutting‑edge in‑house technology to deliver tailored, compliant solutions in the alternative assets space. Since launching in 2022, we’ve tokenized over $850m in assets across real estate, private credit, funds, litigation finance and more. We’re building a high‑performance, people‑first culture where ambitious individuals can thrive.

At Ctrl Alt, ideas win on merit, teams work closely with leadership, and everyone has a voice in shaping what we build next. We believe that hard work should come with real reward. You won’t just join a company – you’ll help build one. Last year alone, we grew from 17 to 50 people, and this year we’re going faster and further. That means real responsibility, meaningful impact, and the opportunity to grow alongside a company that’s redefining the future of finance through the tokenization of alternative assets.

If you’re excited by scale‑up energy, ownership, and the chance to help shape both a business and a culture, Ctrl Alt is where you can do the most rewarding work of your career.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Legal Counsel to help build and scale our legal function from the ground up as our first in‑house legal hire. In this role, you’ll shape the strategy, processes, and commercial approach of the legal team, enabling the business to grow quickly while managing risk effectively. You’ll work cross‑functionally within a fast‑growing fintech, partnering closely with Sales and Strategic Partnerships on commercial contracts, while applying your legal expertise across Operations, Product, Technology, and Compliance. While regulatory experience is a strong plus, the core focus of this role is commercial – delivering pragmatic, business‑driven legal solutions that support our growth.

We’re looking for an individual with high agency and ambition to drive the business forward.

In this role you will:

• Lead drafting, review and negotiation of a wide range of commercial agreements including client contracts, strategic partnerships and vendor agreements.
• Build and scale the legal function, developing best practices to improve efficiency.
• Manage relationships with external counsel across the business.
• Expand the legal function to cover different jurisdictions and financial regulation.

This role will be a great fit if you have:

• 4-6 years of PQE
• Excellent academic credentials
• Previous experience working with fintechs and financial institutions
• Ambitions to build and run a function from the ground up
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and a high bar for execution
• Exceptional stakeholder management, project management and communication skills.

Nice to haves:

• Experience working in‑house
• Financial regulation knowledge

Join a scaling fintech building the next generation of investment banking. You’ll work at the intersection of capital markets and cutting‑edge blockchain technology, helping drive and shape the future of financial infrastructure.

How we support you

• Competitive salaries with regular reviews that reflect your impact, performance, and progression.
• Generous stock options so you directly share in the company’s growth and long‑term success.
• Premium private healthcare to support your physical well‑being.
• 26 days of annual leave, plus your birthday off, and regional bank holidays.
• An enhanced parental leave policy to support you and your family at every stage.
• A MacBook, screens, and any additional equipment you need to perform at a high level.
• Access to salary sacrifice schemes covering childcare, groceries, EV cars, tech, pensions, bikes, and subscriptions.
• Modern, centrally located offices in London, Belfast, Dundalk, and Dubai – designed for collaboration and focus.
• An annual learning and personal development budget for training, exams, certifications, and qualifications – whatever helps you move forward.