Senior Corporate Counsel

Legal & ComplianceLondonHybridFull Time

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Sobre la vacante

We are seeking a versatile, high-caliber Senior Corporate Counsel to join our legal team. As a generalist, you will navigate the intersection of traditional corporate law and the evolving landscape of digital assets and fintech. This role is perfect for a lawyer who thrives on variety—handling everything from high-stakes M&A and venture financing to the intricate nuances of crypto-specific commercial contracts.

Responsabilidades principales

1. Commercial Transactions & Specialized Contracting
  • Draft, negotiate, and manage complex commercial agreements.
  • Lead legal review for Crypto and Payment-related contracts, including liquidity provideragreements, custody arrangements, and payment processing terms.
2. Corporate Governance & International Operations
  • Oversee corporate governance for our US and global entities, ensuring compliance with local statutory requirements.
  • Manage board secretarial duties, including drafting resolutions, maintaining minute books, and managing entity formations/dissolutions.
  • Stay abreast of evolving regulatory requirements in multiple jurisdictions.
3. Strategic Transactions (M&A & Fundraising)
  • Provide end-to-end legal support for fundraising rounds.
  • Execute Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), including due diligence management, data room oversight, and definitive agreement negotiation.
  • Manage relationship with outside counsel to ensure cost-effective and high-quality deliverables.
4. General Advisory & Stakeholder Support
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders (Product, Finance, HR, and Operations) on day-to-day legal issues.
  • Proactively identify legal risks and implement scalable mitigation strategies.
  • Support the development and refinement of internal legal templates and playbooks.
  • Support MTL applications

Habilidades y experiencia

  • Education: J.D. from an accredited US law school and active bar membership in at least one US jurisdiction.
  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a high-growth "in-house" environment.
  • Domain Expertise: Proven track record in fintech, payments, or the crypto/web3 space is highly preferred.
  • Communication: Ability to explain "legalese" to non-lawyers with clarity, wit, and brevity.
  • Adaptability: Comfortable with ambiguity and able to pivot quickly in a fast-paced global regulatory environment.
Senior Corporate Counsel — London · Hybrid | Empleo | KAST