Legal Counsel (Remote - Work from Anywhere)

Job Description

• Conduct in-depth legal research on a wide range of legal topics and areas of law.
• Review legal documentation and information relevant to the Financial Services, Fintech, and Blockchain spaces.
• Assess and implement standards relating to the consumer duty principle, financial promotion rules, and reviewing and assessing client facing communications.
• Deal with any issues that arise from a members’ perspective.
• Analyse information and provide concise reports based on findings.
• Provide recommendations and sound legal advice based on research findings.

• 5+ years PQE within the Financial Services (primarily banking, payments and DLT) industry, with a Fintech and Blockchain focus ideally.
• UK qualified lawyer or equivalent but with practice and experience in the UK or Gibraltar.
• Demonstrated analytical and research abilities.
• Capacity to analyse complex legal issues and conduct thorough legal research.
• Ability to find creative solutions to complex legal problems.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with various technologies and infrastructure.
• Ability to lead a project, interact across product, risk, finance and other teams within the group, and to have some business development skills.
• A dedicated workspace.
• A reliable internet connection with the fastest speed possible in your area.
• Devices and other essential equipment that meet minimal technical specifications.
• Alignment with Our Values and the Xapo Values-Driven Leadership principles.

• Improve lives through cutting-edge technology, work 100% remotely from anywhere in the world.
• Build amazing things with a balance of autonomy and collaborative teamwork.
• Set your own work schedule and make use of a flexible PTO plan when you need to recharge.
• Collaborate, learn, and grow with a high-performance team.
• Yearly budget for individual learning and development goals.