Senior Counsel

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 potential partnerships or acquisitions
• Partner with cross-functional teams including finance, product, and operations to ensure seamless execution of transactions
• Manage outside counsel effectively, ensuring high-quality delivery within established legal budgets
• Monitor regulatory developments in the UK and Europe that impact corporate investments and commercial operations
• Streamline internal deal processes and playbooks to improve velocity while maintaining strong risk mitigation

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of post-qualification experience at a top-tier law firm or in-house legal department
• Extensive track record of managing high-value corporate or commercial transactions independently
• Strong understanding of UK corporate law, commercial regulations, and cross-border data privacy considerations
• Exceptional negotiation skills with a proven ability to find creative solutions to complex legal bottlenecks
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical legal risk into clear business guidance

About the Company

BitGo is the leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions, delivering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services from regulated cold storage. Since our founding in 2013, we have focused on enabling our clients to securely navigate the digital asset space. As the operational backbone of the digital economy, BitGo serves thousands of institutions and millions of retail investors worldwide.