UK Legal Counsel

2 months ago
Full-time
Mid Level
Project and Program Management
Xapo Bank

Xapo Bank

Xapo Bank is a fully regulated private bank based in Gibraltar, bridging the gap between crypto and traditional finance. Their innovative app allows users to securely transact and build wealth with the power of crypto and the ease of traditional financ...

Capital Markets
51-250
Founded 2014
$40M raised

Description

  • Contribute to the preparation and management of UK regulatory applications.
  • Advise on the structuring and ongoing compliance of new product rollouts.
  • Collaborate with Product, Marketing, Compliance, and other internal functions on legal and regulatory matters.
  • Monitor, interpret, and advise on the evolving UK legal and regulatory landscape, particularly in banking, fintech, and blockchain.
  • Assess, implement, and maintain standards for key UK regulations, including consumer duty and financial promotions rules.
  • Review and analyze complex legal and regulatory information and provide concise reports and actionable recommendations.
  • Provide legal advice on commercial and regulatory matters, including client-facing communications.
  • Support legal research, document review, contracts, and engagement terms.

Requirements

  • 3+ years PQE, ideally gained from a combination of private practice and in-house roles in financial services.
  • UK qualified lawyer, or equivalent, with significant experience in the UK legal and regulatory environment.
  • Hands-on experience with regulatory applications for fintechs in banking, payments, or cryptoassets is highly desirable.
  • Ability to analyze complex UK legal and regulatory issues, conduct thorough research, and provide commercially minded advice.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to lead projects and work across product, risk, finance, and other teams.
  • Technological proficiency and comfort working digitally with a global team.
  • A dedicated workspace and reliable internet connection with the fastest speed available in the area.
  • Devices and essential equipment that meet minimal technical specifications.
  • Alignment with Xapo Values and Values-Driven Leadership principles.

Benefits

  • 100% remote work from anywhere in the world.
  • Flexible work schedule.
  • Flexible PTO plan.
  • Yearly budget for individual learning and development goals.
  • Opportunity to work with a high-performance global team.
  • Focus on work-life balance and collaborative teamwork.

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