Re7 Capital is a London-based crypto-asset investment firm. We operate a range of innovative investment strategies at the frontier of digital assets, underpinned by proprietary data infrastructure and deep domain expertise. Our team brings together institutional finance experience, crypto-native insight, and advanced analytics.
We’re hiring a Head of Legal and Business Operations who will report directly to the COO to lead legal, regulatory, and operational activities across the firm. This is a senior, cross-functional role supporting fund governance, compliance, deal structuring, and strategic execution. You’ll work closely with leadership and external partners to ensure Re7 operates with institutional-grade precision as we expand globally.
Responsibilities:
Legal & Compliance
* Challenge and support commercial deal structuring and negotiation.
* Manage regulatory licensing and advise on cross-jurisdictional legal structures and licensing expansion.
* Ensure compliance across sales, marketing, product development and corporate communications
* Advise on legal and regulatory aspects of product development
* Handle legal entity governance, restructurings, IP protection, and data privacy compliance.
* Oversee supplier contracts to maximise value and align with company standards.
Business Operations
* Collaborate with C-suite and drive strategic & firm-wide initiatives
* Embed the strategic agenda into firm-wide off-sites & town halls.
* Proactively identify and resolve operational and legal challenges across the firm.
* Drive organisational design, continuous process improvement, training, and business continuity.
* Maintain and enforce internal policies and compliance.
* Oversee recruitment & onboarding of new team members.
Information Security
* Ensure information security policies evolve in line with emerging threats and the firm’s growth.
* Enhance team awareness and monitor compliance.
* Manage security vendors and coordinate audits and remediation with tech teams.
* Monitor vendor performance and ensure processes align with internal risk and governance frameworks.
Qualifications
* 5+ years of legal and operations experience within crypto, asset management or financial services
* Exposure to digital assets and crypto-native legal frameworks
* Qualified lawyer or equivalent experience in a senior legal function
* Strong understanding of financial regulations across multiple jurisdictions (e.g. FCA, SEC, MiCA, offshore fund regimes)
* Proven experience managing legal entity structuring, fund governance, and cross-border legal operations
* Hands-on experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
* Familiarity with data privacy regulations, IP protection, and information security best practices
* Experience working with external counsel and regulators
* Ability to manage business operations, compliance programs, and vendor relationships
Attributes
* Organised and able to manage multiple legal, compliance, and operations tasks
* Strategic mindset, understanding commercial opportunities and turning into clear action plans
* Independent decision-maker in fast-paced, global contexts
* Detail-orientated and risk-focused on commercial and reputational matters
* Clear communicator of complex legal topics
* Collaborative and proactive team player
* Hands-on with a proactive, ‘roll up your sleeves’ attitude
* Effective in lean, high-performance teams
* Committed to innovation and process improvement
Benefits
* Remote-first with freedom to drive impact and grow with the business (ideally within 3hours of CET)
* Work with some of the smartest minds in DeFi - low-ego, mission-aligned, and results-driven
* Collaborative, fast-paced environment at the forefront of decentralised finance
* Opportunities to grow in a rapidly evolving industry
* Competitive package
* UK visa sponsorship for exceptional candidates
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