Legal Counsel

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal advisor to the executive team and provide guidance on legal matters related to corporate strategy, business development, and risk management.

• Develop and implement company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Review, draft, and negotiate bond documentation and a wide range of commercial contracts, including client agreements, vendor contracts, partnership agreements, and confidentiality agreements.

• Conduct legal research and analysis to support business decisions and ensure compliance with evolving legal and regulatory requirements.

• Manage relationships with external legal counsel and oversee the coordination of legal services provided by outside firms.

• Provide legal guidance and support to various departments within the company, including marketing, product development, finance, and HR.

• Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and changes in legislation that may impact the company's operations.

• Advise on intellectual property matters, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights, and ensure appropriate protection of the company's assets.

• Assist in the resolution of any potential legal disputes or litigation matters involving the company.

• Conduct internal legal training sessions to enhance legal awareness and promote compliance within the organization.

Requirements

• English-law qualified (4 PQE+) mid-level or senior associate from a top-tier DCM practice with in-house secondment experience to one of the banks in a DCM-focused role, or a more experienced lawyer working in fixed income at a Financial Institution or Fintech in a senior in-house, head of legal, or GC role.

• Trained, qualified, and practiced in a highly ranked DCM practice of a UK or US firm.

• Interest in the crypto/digital asset space.

• Strong knowledge of debt capital markets, corporate and commercial law, including expertise in areas such as financial and securities regulations, contract law, intellectual property, and data privacy.

• Experience in the financial technology or fintech industry is highly desirable.

• Proven track record of providing strategic legal advice to senior management and guiding decision-making processes.

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills with a keen attention to detail.

• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and effectively manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.

• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex legal issues and provide practical solutions.

• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

At PV01, we believe that a positive and cohesive work environment is the foundation of a successful team. We offer remote work flexibility but maintain our connection with our team-mates through regular one-to-ones and catch-ups to keep everyone engaged.

We organise fun quarterly social events and team workshops throughout Europe to strengthen our bond. We are a team of high-calibre, growth-minded and perpetually curious individuals, who are passionate about facing challenges head-on and being the best versions of themselves.

At PV01, we believe in empowering our team to work on their own terms with flexible hours and a non-hierarchical, highly professional, and collaborative culture where results speak for themselves.