Senior Legal Counsel - Crypto / DeFi
About This Role
- Manage regulatory licensing and cross-jurisdictional legal structures. - Support corporate and commercial deal structuring and negotiation. - Firm-wide compliance oversight - Advise on legal and regulatory aspects of existing and new products. - Handle legal entity governance, new structures, IP protection, and data privacy compliance. - Manage other contentious and non-contentious legal matters.
Why Join Us
Remote-first with freedom to drive impact and grow with the business (ideally within 3 hours of GMT/BST)
Work with some of the smartest minds in DeFi \- low-ego, mission-aligned, and results-driven
Collaborative, fast-paced environment at the forefront of decentralised finance
Opportunities to grow in a rapidly evolving industry
Competitive package
UK visa sponsorship for exceptional candidates
Requirements
### Requirements - 5+ years of legal and operations experience within crypto, asset management or financial services - Appreciation of digital assets and crypto-native legal frameworks - Qualified lawyer or equivalent experience in a senior legal function - Strong understanding of financial regulations across multiple jurisdictions (e.g. FCA, CIMA, SEC, MiCA etc) - Proven experience managing legal entity structuring, fund governance, and cross-border operations - Hands-on experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts - Familiarity with offshore fund and asset management structures - Experience working with external counsel and regulators ### Attributes: - Able to operate effectively at a fast pace in highly complex and nuanced environments - Strategic mindset, understanding commercial opportunities and turning into clear action plans - Hands-on with a proactive ‘roll up your sleeves’ attitude - Effective in lean, high-performance teams - Organised and able to manage & project manage multiple concurrent legal and compliance work-streams - Able to take ownership of activities and project manage from start to finish - Extensively able to use AI to improve efficiency - Committed to innovation and process improvement - Detail-orientated and risk-focused on commercial and reputational matters - Clear communicator of complex legal & regulatory topics - Collaborative team player
About Re7 Capital
Re7 Capital is a leading quantitative trading and DeFi investment firm based in London, at the forefront of the rapidly evolving blockchain landscape. We specialize in sophisticated, data-driven strategies across various Web3 protocols, leveraging cutting-edge technology and deep market insights to generate alpha and support the growth of a decentralized future. Our focus spans from high-frequency trading in crypto markets to strategic investments in foundational DeFi primitives, contributing to the liquidity and stability of the entire ecosystem. We are driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to rigorous research, constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible in digital asset management. Our culture at Re7 Capital is built on intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. We foster an environment where bright minds can thrive, sharing ideas and challenging conventional thinking to solve complex problems in the blockchain space. We value transparency, integrity, and a strong analytical approach, empowering our team members to take ownership and make a tangible impact. With a flat hierarchy and a focus on continuous learning, we ensure that every individual has the opportunity to grow professionally and contribute to our collective success. Join Re7 Capital and become part of a dynamic team shaping the future of finance in Web3. This is an unparalleled opportunity to work with some of the industry's brightest quantitative researchers, engineers, and DeFi strategists. If you are passionate about blockchain, possess a strong analytical skillset, and are eager to contribute to a firm that is actively defining the next generation of financial markets, we invite you to explore career opportunities with us. At Re7 Capital, your work will directly influence the development of decentralized finance, offering a chance to build groundbreaking solutions in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
Ready to Apply?
To submit your application for this position, please visit Re7 Capital's official website and follow their application process.