Senior Corporate Counsel
Kast
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Description
What you'll do
- •Corporate Development & M&A
Lead Acquisitions: Drive the legal lifecycle of domestic and international acquisitions, from initial due diligence and term sheet negotiation to SPA drafting and post-closing integration. Fundraising Support: Partner with stakeholders to manage Series rounds, debt financing, and other capital-raising activities. Strategic Projects: Provide legal architecture for joint ventures, divestitures, and complex corporate reorganizations.
- •Commercial Contracts (FinTech & Crypto)
Draft, negotiate, and review high-stakes agreements including Payment services, SaaS licenses, and Liquidity Provider agreements. Ensure all commercial contracts mitigate risk while supporting aggressive business growth.
- •Global Governance & Operations
Entity Management: Oversee corporate governance for a global web of entities, ensuring compliance with local statutory requirements. Stakeholder Management: Act as a trusted advisor on matters of risk, fiduciary duty, and corporate strategy. Generalist Advisory: Tackle day-to-day legal hurdles ranging from employment nuances and IP protection to data privacy concerns.
Requirements
- •Qualification: Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent Common Law jurisdiction).
- •Seniority: Minimum of 8 years PQE sophisticated in-house experience.
- •Acquisition Experience: A proven track record of leading M&A deals with minimal external supervision.
- •Sector Knowledge: Substantial experience in Payments or Crypto is essential.
You must be comfortable with the nuances of e-money regulations and digital asset frameworks.
- •Drafting Excellence: Ability to take a blank page approach to complex, non-standard contracts.