Overview
Junior Legal Associate Jobs in London Area, United Kingdom at Wincent
Title: Junior Legal Associate
Company: Wincent
Location: London Area, United Kingdom
About Wincent
We are a team of 120 people, primarily Engineers, Traders and Quants, focused on HFT with ~1% of global crypto trading volume. Being a bit weird, we
Are self-taught; our founders do not come from any of the big HFTs
Chose to have no VCs on cap-table; this spot is for our colleagues
Made Bratislava the central hub, not London or Amsterdam
Culture
When you do something you love, it does not feel like work. At Wincent work is purposeful and fulfilling.
Integrity is not negotiable
Handshakes are sacred for us. Being in the money making business is good, but that alone is not worth our soul; we follow the motto “Be the good guys in the market”.
Say things as they are
Life is too short for games of politics, fluff, or bullshit in general.
Trust Each Other
We embrace internal radical transparency in terms of compensation, bonuses, and trading strategies.
Your Mission
We are one of the top high-frequency funds in the world, having grown from managing tens of millions to hundreds of million AUM. As a
Junior Legal Associate
, you will play a critical role in supporting our legal operations across multiple jurisdictions. You will gain exposure to a broad spectrum of legal matters, including capital markets transactions, cryptoasset deals, internal equity structuring, loan agreements, and compliance with multi-jurisdictional regulations across the
US, UK, EU, Singapore, and Hong Kong
under evolving frameworks like MiCA.
We are a team of top performers from across industries, including researchers from
Facebook and Google,
alumni from
Berkeley, Caltech, ETH, and MIT,
as well as
international medalists from Olympiads and professional Poker, Go, and Chess players.
We are now seeking exceptional legal talent to join our ranks.
Requirements
0-2 years post-qualified experience (PQE).
Strong academic credentials – top of the class preferred.
Comprehensive knowledge of UK law is essential as we are a Gibraltar-based fund.
Capital markets experience is a plus, but not required.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to a dynamic regulatory landscape.
Prior experience with trading firms, hedge funds, private equity, or investment banks is beneficial but not mandatory.
Why Join Us?
Work with a world-class team behind one of the leading crypto market makers.
Gain diverse exposure across legal domains beyond traditional law firm roles.
Startup agility without financial uncertainty.
Impact-driven culture – we value results over office hours.
Challenging and intellectually stimulating environment.
Transparent, direct communication culture with no corporate politics.
Interview Process
Introductory Call: No need for preparation—just bring your questions about the company, culture, and role.
Online Test: Reasoning and logic-based problems of low to medium complexity.
In-Person Interview: Behavioral discussions with the team members you’ll work with.
If you’re an ambitious, high-caliber legal professional looking to work at the cutting edge of finance and technology, we’d love to hear from you!
Working at Wincent
At Wincent, we foster a culture of
transparency, ownership, and autonomy,
where every team member is empowered to make a meaningful impact. We prioritize clear objectives and give you the freedom to innovate and grow within a supportive, high-performing environment.
We value exceptional TOP 1% talent over a perfect match to a job description. If our vision and values resonate with you, we’d love to hear from you. Don’t hesitate to reach out—let’s explore how you can be part of shaping the future of cryptocurrency trading with us!
