Senior Legal Counsel

About us:

Velocity is revolutionising the global financial landscape by unifying fiat and digital assets through regulated stablecoin technology. We are tackling some of the most significant inefficiencies in global payments - from the limitations of SWIFT to the cost and delays of cross-border transactions.

Founded by seasoned operators Tom Greenwood and Eric Queathem, with decades of experience founding, scaling, and leading payments businesses, Velocity combines deep expertise in regulated financial systems with a fast-growing team of around 15 people across London and Warsaw.

Our platform enables businesses to manage payments, treasury functions, and liquidity in real time, operating 24/7/365. We remove friction in global payouts, cross-border settlements, and treasury operations - seamlessly integrating stablecoin-powered speed with the reliability of traditional finance.

Backed by robust partnerships, including strategic collaborations with Fireblocks and other leading technology providers, we are building trusted infrastructure for scalable global growth.

In May 2025, we announced a $10m pre‑seed round led by Activant Capital, with participation from Fuel Ventures, Triton Capital, Fabric Ventures, Commerce Ventures, Digital Space Ventures, and Preface Ventures - alongside strategic shareholders from Stripe, Worldpay, Visa, Circle, Pay Pal, and Google.

• Serve as Velocity’s UK and EU regulatory and commercial counsel, working alongside the Head of Compliance on regulatory strategy and commercial contract negotiations.

• Act as the primary legal point of contact for UK, EU and other authorities; support responses to supervisory enquiries and investigations.

• Lead on UK and EU and other regulatory authorisations, registrations, and variations; prepare and manage regulatory submissions with the Head of Compliance.

• Lead negotiations with clients on the Client Agreement and other commercial documents.

• Review and negotiate commercially important documents, such as partner agreements and vendor contracts.

• Partner with Product, Compliance, and Risk to advise on the design and launch of innovative payments and e‑money products.

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or EU equivalent.

• 5+ years’ PQE gained in private practice and/or in‑house, with a focus on digital asset and payments regulation.

• Strong track record of working with FCA rules, UK financial regulation (FSMA, EMRs, PSD2), and EU frameworks (MiCA, PSD2/3). Experience in, or in depth knowledge of, the US and UAE financial regulatory regimes is encouraged.

• Experience in reviewing commercial agreements and negotiations with clients and partners.

• Excellent judgment, stakeholder management, and ability to deliver pragmatic, business‑oriented advice in a fast‑paced environment.

• Work on a groundbreaking, forward-thinking solution
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  Be part of a team leveraging cutting‑edge technologies to transform the global financial landscape.

• Mission‑driven environment with purpose
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  At Velocity, we prioritize security, and user empowerment, ensuring our solutions are built with integrity and designed to make a difference.

• Learn from industry heavyweights
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  The founding team consists of seasoned operators with a proven track in the industry, providing invaluable mentorship and guidance as we grow.

• Backed by top‑tier venture capital
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  Velocity is supported by premier investors, providing the resources and backing necessary to scale rapidly and execute on our ambitious vision.

Shape the future of global finance
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Join an innovative team working on a revolutionary solution that is changing the long‑term trajectory of financial operations.

• Be part of a company with long‑term vision
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  With a strong regulatory‑first approach and a focus on sustainable, scalable growth, Velocity is poised for long‑term success.

• Shared ownership Everyone owns a share of the company - no exceptions.

• Company retreats Regular whole‑company get‑togethers in great places - at least twice a year.

• L&D budgets We’ll support you with training and development related to your role - or your next role. This could be funding a course, or giving you…