Senior Legal Counsel

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We are seeking a dynamic and forward thinking qualified lawyer to join our team as a Senior Legal Officer.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

  • Actively contribute to the development and implementation of legal strategies that align with the Company's overall business objectives.
  • Provide guidance on emerging legal issues and regulatory developments in the payments, banking and crypto industries.
  • Conduct contract reviews, including third party T&Cs, external comments on our T&Cs and Trading Agreements.
  • Review and draft T&Cs for existing and new products (crypto, FX and payments products, notably).
  • Conduct data privacy document reviews.
  • Review and draft outsourcing agreements.
  • Manage specific client projects such as reviewing and drafting documentation in relation to referral or partnership arrangements.
  • Assist with the migration of clients from one entity to another within the Group following the acquisition of new licences.
  • Support the process, coordination and project management of legal matters.

So, what are we looking for?

  • Required Education: LPC or EU legal qualification equivalent.
  • 5+ years post qualification experience, preferably both in top law firm and in-house environments.
  • Fluent in English and preferably at least one of the following languages: French, German (with a preference for French).
  • Experience in the payments industry, banking or financial services sector, with experience with the blockchain and crypto landscape a plus alongside familiarity with blockchain and distributed ledger technology.
  • Proven track record of successfully managing and resolving legal challenges in a rapidly changing regulatory environment.
  • Ability to provide practical, strategic and business‑oriented legal advice.
  • Ability to build strong working relationships with internal clients at all levels of management and work within cross‑functional teams to develop solutions to complex legal/business issues.
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple time‑sensitive tasks.
  • Detail‑oriented with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

So, what's in it for you?

  • The chance to operate at the forefront of our industry.
  • You can talk to anyone in the business as there are no barriers and everyone is accessible.
  • You will be collaborating with teams on a hybrid working arrangement.
  • We value team success where every individual can grow and prosper.
  • 30 days annual leave each year, excluding bank holidays.
  • 4 wellbeing days per year to prioritise your mental health.
  • 1 company volunteering day per year.
  • Strong benefits package including Private Healthcare, Pension, Income Protection, Life Insurance, Menopause Policy, and an enhanced Parental Leave policy.

About BCB Group

BCB Group is a leading provider of regulated payment and trading services in crypto and fiat for the digital asset economy. We provide accounts, cryptocurrency and foreign exchange market liquidity for some of the world's largest crypto‑engaged businesses, including exchanges, liquidity providers, market makers, investment firms, custodians, payment processors and wallet providers.

Our end‑to‑end suite of products are accessible through our Client Console UI and API. We offer more than 40 fiat and cryptocurrencies, deep trading liquidity, 24/7 instant payments through our instant settlements network, BLINC, and secure crypto services. Our strong focus on compliance matches our technical and business expertise, and we are regulated by some of the world's most respected regulators. Authorised in the UK, France and Switzerland, we place the utmost importance on our regulatory‑first institutional principles.

Our leadership team boasts years of relevant, high‑level experience at globally‑renowned institutions. They combine finance, law, regulatory and technology skills in traditional and crypto financial services with a deep understanding of the new digital asset economy.

Our mission is to create the trusted platform to pay, store, trade and earn fiat and digital assets, globally 24/7.

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Location:
Greater London
Salary:
£125,000 - £150,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Legal

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