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About the company
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 crypto 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.
Job Summary
The Role
📍As our Head of Legal, you’ll be the primary legal advisor for the business in the UK, reporting to our General Counsel. You will have a heavy focus on UK financial payment services and fintech regulation and be responsible for a range of duties including: 📍UK Regulatory Legal Work: 📍Taking the lead on all UK regulatory matters, including providing legal counsel on a broad spectrum of financial services regulations, including those from the FCA, PRA and PSR. 📍Engaging with UK regulators, legislators and industry bodies in the financial services space. 📍Managing and working with internal stakeholders to submit key UK regulatory applications to expand our business alongside working with internal stakeholders to manage existing licenses. 📍Providing UK regulatory advice to the business on the design and configuration of emerging products and solutions that involve digital asset and payments technology. 📍Advising on existing and emerging rules, standards and trends in the regulation of fintech and digital assets and stablecoin payments.
What are we looking for?
đź“ŤAvailable to start in October 2025 đź“ŤA UK qualified lawyer with a minimum of 8-9 years of post qualification experience who is based in the UK. đź“ŤCrypto experience or regulated financial services/ payments experience. đź“ŤA proven track record of successfully dealing with UK regulators and legislators, including the FCA in the payments and digital asset space. đź“ŤExtensive experience in submitting and managing UK regulatory applications. đź“ŤDemonstrable people management skills and a positive, collaborative attitude. đź“ŤMust have previous experience as a Head of Legal, or in a similar senior leadership position with direct responsibility for managing a legal function.
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