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Head of Digital Assets & Crypto - Broadgate Search - Switzerland
We are exclusively partnered with a leading and well-established business operating in the digital asset space to appoint a Senior Legal Counsel at Director/Executive Director level. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing legal function within a fast-paced and innovative environment, supporting sophisticated digital asset and investment-related activities across multiple jurisdictions.
As a key member of the legal team, you will advise on complex legal matters tied to digital assets, fund structures, and cross-border investments, working closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
Key Responsibilities:
* Take the lead on structuring, negotiating, and documenting transactions involving digital assets, tokenised investments, funds, and co-investments
* Provide legal guidance on fund formation, regulatory obligations, and digital asset governance
* Partner with investment, finance, and compliance teams to ensure legal risk is well-managed
* Oversee external counsel relationships on cross-border digital asset and investment matters
* Represent the legal function on strategic initiatives and regulatory developments
Ideal Profile:
* Swiss-qualified lawyer or EU-qualified with solid knowledge of Swiss law
* 8+ years of legal experience, ideally in private markets, fund structuring, or digital asset law (law firm and/or in-house)
* Familiarity with digital asset regulations, blockchain-related legal issues, or alternative investments
* Strong commercial acumen and collaborative mindset
* Fluent in English and German.
Why Apply?
* Strategic and high-impact legal role
* Work at the forefront of innovation in digital finance
* Exposure to complex international legal issues
* Collaborative team and opportunities for progression
Seniority Level
Director
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Legal
Industries
Banking and Financial Services
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