7 Digital Assets jobs in the United Kingdom

Selby Jennings has partnered with a global financial technology and infrastructure firm supporting capital markets with a focus on innovation, operational resilience, and digital transformation. The company's Digital Assets division offers institutional platforms for managing digital assets and collateral. Its Consulting Services business-recently revitalized under new leadership-supports clients with regulatory reporting, post-trade efficiency, and treasury clearing solutions.

Role Overview

This senior-level role will lead public relations for two high-growth business lines. The successful candidate will shape external messaging, drive media engagement, and support thought leadership across blockchain, DLT, and financial consultancy domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global PR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Build and maintain relationships with Tier 1 and specialist media (e.g. WSJ, FT, CoinDesk).
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders (MD/C-suite) and marketing colleagues to shape messaging.
• Write and place press releases, bylined articles, and thought leadership content.
• Manage PR agency relationships in the US and UK.
• Monitor media coverage and identify new opportunities.
• Support social media and video content initiatives.
• Leverage AI tools to enhance PR innovation and delivery.
• Ensure reputational risk is managed through strong editorial judgement.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 8 years of dedicated PR experience.
• Degree in Marketing, Journalism, or Communications.
• Experience in digital assets is crucial -including blockchain, crypto, or DLT-related PR.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills; able to simplify complex topics.
• Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders across the business.
• Skilled in prioritisation and working to journalist deadlines.
• Analytical mindset with ability to measure impact and optimise strategy

Put aside for one moment that will you be living and working in one of the most desirable locations on the planet, this job could be career-defining wherever it was based. It offers an opportunity to specialise in offshore transactional work for the rapidly developing cryptocurrency/digital assets sector, gaining experience that will place you right at the cutting edge of the market.

Some prior experience in crypto/digital assets is preferred but we are also interested in hearing from corporate/financial services/funds lawyers who have a genuine interest in the sector. It will suit someone who enjoys a diverse range of work since you could be advising on everything from corporate and finance-related matters to the ever-changing regulatory and compliance landscape that clients in this sector must navigate. You may even be called on to offer support in disputes from time to time. It promises to be challenging, exciting, and ultimately highly rewarding.

Requirements

• Overseas qualified lawyers must be admitted in the UK or an equivalent Commonwealth jurisdiction (such as Australia, New Zealand or Canada).
• Likely to suit someone with 3-6 years’ PQE (3 years’ PQE required for work permit).
• Strong corporate law background with experience of, or a keen interest in, the crypto/digital assets/fintech sector.

Package

• Attractive tax-free salary (negotiable depending on experience).
• Comprehensive benefits and bonus.
• Relocation package (flights + temporary accommodation on arrival + expenses allowance).

Process

• Interviews will take place by videoconference
• Start dates typically around 3-6 months later (depending on your notice period).
• Our clients provide comprehensive assistance with visas and relocation

The Cayman Islands

A world-class international financial centre, Grand Cayman offers lawyers the opportunity to do high-quality and complex work that compares favourably with that in a leading onshore law firm. Outside of work, the climate lends itself to an outdoors lifestyle whether that be diving, sailing, relaxing on the beach or enjoying a bite to eat at a waterfront restaurant. Life here is good; rarely does anyone regret making the move.

Origin Legal International

Our team has 25 years’ experience of helping lawyers to make international and offshore moves. If you would like to find out more about this role or chat about an overseas move in general, please get in touch.

Put aside for one moment that will you be living and working in one of the most desirable locations on the planet, this job could be career-defining wherever it was based. It offers an opportunity to specialise in offshore transactional work for the rapidly developing cryptocurrency/digital assets sector, gaining experience that will place you right at the cutting edge of the market.

Some prior experience in crypto/digital assets is preferred but we are also interested in hearing from corporate/financial services/funds lawyers who have a genuine interest in the sector. It will suit someone who enjoys a diverse range of work since you could be advising on everything from corporate and finance-related matters to the ever-changing regulatory and compliance landscape that clients in this sector must navigate. You may even be called on to offer support in disputes from time to time. It promises to be challenging, exciting, and ultimately highly rewarding.

Requirements

• Overseas qualified lawyers must be admitted in the UK or an equivalent Commonwealth jurisdiction (such as Australia, New Zealand or Canada).
• Likely to suit someone with 3-6 years’ PQE (3 years’ PQE required for work permit).
• Strong corporate law background with experience of, or a keen interest in, the crypto/digital assets/fintech sector.

Package

• Attractive tax-free salary (negotiable depending on experience).
• Comprehensive benefits and bonus.
• Relocation package (flights + temporary accommodation on arrival + expenses allowance).

Process

• Interviews will take place by videoconference
• Start dates typically around 3-6 months later (depending on your notice period).
• Our clients provide comprehensive assistance with visas and relocation

The Cayman Islands

A world-class international financial centre, Grand Cayman offers lawyers the opportunity to do high-quality and complex work that compares favourably with that in a leading onshore law firm. Outside of work, the climate lends itself to an outdoors lifestyle whether that be diving, sailing, relaxing on the beach or enjoying a bite to eat at a waterfront restaurant. Life here is good; rarely does anyone regret making the move.

Origin Legal International

Our team has 25 years’ experience of helping lawyers to make international and offshore moves. If you would like to find out more about this role or chat about an overseas move in general, please get in touch.