Head of EEA Legal, Deputy General Counsel
Core
Lead the legal function across the European Economic Area (EEA), shaping regulatory strategy and supporting regional business expansion in the digital asset industry.
Role type
Senior in-house legal leader (Head of EEA Legal, Deputy General Counsel)
Builds
Regulatory compliance frameworks, licensing strategies, and legal support for a European entity in the digital asset sector
Domain
Financial services, cryptocurrency, blockchain, and digital assets
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
EEA financial services regulation, digital asset regulation, licensing strategy, corporate governance, contract negotiation, intellectual property, marketing compliance, team leadership, cross-jurisdictional coordination
Preferred skills
Cryptocurrency and blockchain expertise, experience with EU regulators, experience maintaining financial services or crypto exchange licenses
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead the EEA legal function and manage lawyers across the region; Provide strategic guidance to the EEA CEO and senior leadership on legal strategy and regulatory developments; Advise on licensing initiatives and entry into the UK market; Assess legal risks for new digital assets and manage token listing processes; Oversee contract negotiations, IP enforcement, and corporate governance; Represent the legal function at Board meetings and industry associations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with executive advisory responsibilities