Senior Legal Counsel, Digital Assets and Payments
Organising Institution / Firm
Monzo
Quick Verified Facts
π Deadline
Rolling Basis (Official)
π Mode / Location
London, England, United Kingdom (Open to UK Remote/Case-by-case)
π° Stipend / Pay
Circa Β£110,000 + Incentive Awards tied to performance + Benefits
π Eligibility
Minimum 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience; Recent experience in digital assets, emerging financial technologies, and evolving regulatory regimes; Demonstrated experience advising on financial services laws and regulations (UK regulatory regime).
π‘οΈ Category
Job
Full Opportunity Brief
Senior Legal Counsel, Digital Assets and Payments at Monzo
Monzo is hiring a Senior Legal Counsel to support its payments business, focusing on digital assets and emerging payment technologies. The role involves acting as a legal business partner to product teams, navigating complex regulatory landscapes in the UK and EU, and ensuring responsible innovation.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum 5 years of relevant post-qualification legal experience.
- Recent experience with digital assets, emerging financial technologies, and evolving regulatory regimes.
- Demonstrated experience advising on financial services laws, specifically the UK regulatory regime for digital assets and payments.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to balance commercial and risk considerations.
Responsibilities & Scope of Work
- Partner with product managers to advise on legal matters related to digital assets and emerging tech.
- Advise on the evolving legal and regulatory framework for digital assets across the UK and EU.
- Proactively identify legal issues, evaluate risks, and find solutions for complex business activities.
- Manage relationships with external law firms and suppliers to optimize legal spend.
- Provide training and knowledge sharing on specialist legal areas to internal teams.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: Circa Β£110,000.
- Incentives: Performance-tied awards.
- Benefits: Relocation support to the UK, flexible working hours, and a Β£1,000 annual learning budget.
Application Procedure
- Apply via the official LinkedIn job posting.
- Complete the 3-stage interview process: Recruiter call, Initial call, and Full loop (Technical and behavioural interviews).
- Note: The average process takes 3-4 weeks. The role will close once sufficient applications are received.
Official Notification & Contact
- Location: London, England (Open to UK Remote on a case-by-case basis).
- Application Link: Apply on LinkedIn