Senior Counsel
BitGo provides institutional-grade digital asset custody, wallets, staking, trading, and settlement services through regulated infrastructure and qualified custodians.
Maintainer signals as of 8/23/2026
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About BitGo
BitGo delivers digital asset infrastructure including qualified custody from regulated trust companies, multi-signature wallet technology, institutional staking services, prime brokerage trading and lending, and real-time settlement through the Go Network platform.
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Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
Act as a trusted legal advisor to senior leadership executing strategic deals, managing complex negotiations, and supporting robust risk management across European commercial operations.
Requirements
- Minimum of 4 years of post-qualification experience at a top-tier law firm or in-house legal department.
- Extensive experience independently managing high-value corporate or commercial transactions.
- Strong understanding of UK corporate law, commercial regulations, and cross-border data privacy.
- Exceptional negotiation skills and ability to find creative solutions to complex legal bottlenecks.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to translate technical legal risk into clear business guidance.
Responsibilities
- Lead the drafting, negotiation, and execution of complex commercial contracts and corporate transactions.
- Advise senior executives on legal risks, deal structures, and strategic implications of partnerships or acquisitions.
- Partner with finance, product, and operations teams to execute transactions seamlessly.
- Manage outside counsel and ensure high-quality delivery within legal budgets.
- Monitor UK and European regulatory developments affecting corporate investments and commercial operations.
- Streamline internal deal processes and playbooks while maintaining strong risk mitigation.
