Senior Counsel, EMEA

Institutional Fabric for the Digital Asset Market Founded in 2018, Talos provides institutional‑grade trading technology for the global digital asset market, powering many of the major players in the crypto ecosystem. Our mission at Talos is clear: to advance the mass adoption of digital assets by seamlessly connecting institutions to the digital asset ecosystem. We are committed to building the most innovative and trusted platform in the world, supporting the entire trading lifecycle. At Talos, you'll find an environment that champions kindness and respect, values diverse perspectives, and upholds inclusivity at every turn. We believe that every member of our team adds invaluable insights and abilities that drive Talos forward. In our pursuit of excellence, we foster a culture of trust and integrity, collaboration, and mutual growth. Together, we are ambitiously building something extraordinary. Your unique talents and insights will play a crucial role in our shared success. We are a tight‑knit but decentralized team of highly‑experienced engineers and businesspeople. We have a hybrid‑friendly work environment, with physical hubs in New York, London, Singapore, and Cyprus.

About the Role Help accelerate the growth of Talos in EMEA and beyond as our Senior Counsel, EMEA, based in London. You will be a key member of Talos’ 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. This is a Senior Counsel‑level role designed for a UK‑qualified lawyer who enjoys hands‑on work, ownership and building scalable processes in a fast‑growing, global digital asset company.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS/platform agreements, data and technology licences, trading agreements and key vendor and partnership contracts.
• Partner with Sales and Business Development to structure commercially pragmatic, scalable deals that align with Talos’ risk appetite.
• Provide risk‑weighted advice on UK and EU financial‑services and digital‑asset regulation relevant to Talos’ 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 a 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.

Get In Touch!

Sounds compelling? We’d love to hear from you. Contact us directly. Also, check out other open positions listed on our website. Talos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Talos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at careers@talos.com.