Counsel – Regulatory (UK)

About This Opportunity

Our talent team is representing a confidential cryptocurrency platform in their search for a Counsel - Regulatory based in the United Kingdom. This is a fully remote position for a qualified UK lawyer who will play a critical role in navigating the evolving regulatory landscape for digital asset services.

Our client operates licensed entities across the UK and EU, offering a comprehensive suite of crypto-related financial services to millions of users globally. They're seeking a commercially-minded regulatory lawyer who can independently manage day-to-day regulatory relationships and provide pragmatic guidance on complex compliance matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on cryptoasset, e-money, and payment services regulatory requirements, including advising on account-access obligations and operational compliance matters
• Support active licensing applications and UK registration workstreams, including compiling application materials and coordinating with external counsel
• Deliver regulatory support on corporate transactions and structural changes affecting UK entities, such as change-of-control notifications and client migrations
• Manage day-to-day relationships with UK regulators for licensed entities, including handling notifications, information requests, and supervisory correspondence
• Translate complex regulatory frameworks (UK Cryptoasset Regime, FCA rulebooks, AML/CTF, operational resilience, outsourcing requirements, and payment services regulation) into clear, actionable business guidance
• Provide product advice covering emerging offerings including payment cards, payment services, and staking products
• Foster a culture of clarity through plain-English communication and decision-ready recommendations

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Qualified lawyer (Solicitor/Barrister of England & Wales, or equivalent)
• 6+ years post-qualification experience in financial services regulatory law gained at a regulated institution (bank, payment institution, broker-dealer, exchange, crypto services provider) or supporting such clients in private practice
• Demonstrated ability to independently own business-as-usual regulatory workstreams
• Direct experience with FCA engagement, including notifications, information requests, and supervisory correspondence
• Substantive experience advising on the UK Cryptoasset Regime (FCA authorisation for regulated cryptoasset activities under FSMA 2000)
• Substantive experience with UK e-money and payment services regulation, including account-access and open banking obligations
• Experience in AML/CTF compliance, including advising on policies, controls, and regulatory expectations
• Experience with outsourcing arrangements and operational resilience compliance (FCA/PRA regime)
• Outstanding analytical, drafting, and organisational skills with crisp, plain-English writing ability
• Pragmatic, commercially accountable approach to legal and regulatory risk
• Comfortable operating with high autonomy and managing a broad, fast-moving workload from day one

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the UK's onshored MiFID regime and its application to investment services
• Experience supporting change-of-control notifications or regulatory aspects of corporate transactions
• Authentic interest in cryptocurrency and digital assets, with familiarity with industry products and competitors

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our recruiting team will review your qualifications and conduct an initial screening. If there's a strong match, we'll coordinate your interview process with our client. Please note that you should apply exclusively through our platform—candidates who contact the client directly cannot be represented by our firm for this search.

We welcome applications from candidates who may not meet every listed requirement, particularly if you bring strong regulatory expertise and passion for the digital asset space.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on experience and qualifications.

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