Legal Counsel - Xapo Fund (Remote - Work from Anywhere)

Job Description

Xapo Bank is seeking a Legal Counsel to be a core legal partner to its banking and fund activities, with a particular focus on the governance, structuring, and legal oversight of the Xapo Fund. The Legal Counsel will report to the Chief Legal Officer.

This role involves:

• Leading negotiation and execution of legal agreements for fund investments.
• Supporting legal assessment of new fund investment opportunities.
• Acting as the legal point of contact between Xapo and the Xapo Fund’s external investment manager.
• Reviewing, drafting, and advising on key fund documentation.
• Collaborating with Product and Compliance teams to ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance in customer-facing fund materials.
• Providing commercial legal advice across Xapo’s fintech and banking operations.
• Monitoring evolving regulatory landscapes to ensure Xapo’s products remain compliant.

The ideal candidate should have:

• 5+ years PQE as a qualified lawyer with experience in financial services, investment funds, fintech, or crypto.
• UK qualified solicitor or equivalent with experience in the United Kingdom, Gibraltar or Europe.
• Solid understanding of investment fund documentation, investment regulations, derivatives documentation and DLT frameworks.
• Excellent research, drafting, and contract negotiation skills.
• Ability to navigate fast-paced environments and partner across legal, risk, product, and external firms.
• High level of precision, particularly when it comes to member-facing materials and regulatory compliance.
• Comfort working independently on high-impact projects with a solutions-oriented mindset.

Xapo offers:

• Opportunity to work 100% remotely from anywhere in the world.
• Great work-life balance with a flexible PTO plan.
• Yearly budget for individual learning and development goals.