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Xapo Bank

Xapo Bank is a financial company founded in 2013 that provides services related to Bitcoin. Incorporated in Hong Kong, Guangdong, China, Xapo Bank has a U.S. of

Legal Counsel

Location

United Kingdom

Posted

130 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Legal Counsel

Xapo Bank

• Prepare and manage UK regulatory applications and ensure robust submissions. • Act as a legal adviser on compliance of new product rollouts in collaboration with other functions. • Monitor and advise on the UK legal landscape in Banking Fintech and Blockchain sectors. • Implement and maintain standards relating to key UK regulations. • Review and analyse complex legal information and provide recommendations to stakeholders. • Provide legal advice on various commercial and regulatory matters.

Job Requirements

  • 5+ years PQE, ideally gained from a combination of private practice and in-house roles.
  • UK qualified lawyer (or equivalent) with significant practice in the UK legal environment.
  • Hands-on experience with regulatory applications for fintechs in banking or cryptoassets.
  • Ability to analyse complex legal issues and provide clear, pragmatic advice.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Familiarity with technologies and ability to interact digitally with a global team.
  • Ability to lead a project and have some business development skills.

Benefits

  • Impact globally, work remotely.
  • Great work-life balance with flexible PTO.
  • Expect excellence with opportunities for professional development.

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