Legal Counsel (EEA Legal), Malta
The Position:
You will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal support for Crypto.com's EEA operations, offering guidance on regulatory, product, and commercial issues in various jurisdictions. Collaborating with teams such as Compliance, Product, Operations, and Risk, your role will involve facilitating compliant and scalable expansion within the evolving EU/EEA regulatory frameworks.
Responsibilities:
- Advise on EU/EEA regulations affecting crypto and digital finance, including MiCA, PSD2, AML/CFT, DORA, and marketing rules.
- Assist with licensing, registrations, interactions with supervisory bodies, and regulatory projects; prepare submissions and respond to regulator inquiries.
- Provide product guidance for exchange, wallet, staking/rewards, payments/card, and institutional offerings; review user experience, disclosures, and terms.
- Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements like vendor, technology, data, liquidity, custody, partnership, and marketing agreements.
- Manage legal risk across borders, monitor regulatory guidance from ESMA/EBA and NCAs, and implement as required.
- Contribute to internal controls, audits, and reporting to boards and management.
Requirements:
- Must be a qualified lawyer in an EU jurisdiction with strong academic credentials.
- Minimum of 5 years of PQE in leading law firms or in-house roles within fintech/financial services/crypto.
- In-depth understanding of EU financial regulations and digital asset laws, including MiCA, PSD2, AML/CFT, Travel Rule, and consumer/marketing rules.
- Experience interacting with EU regulators and handling multi-jurisdictional projects.
- Strong skills in commercial contract negotiation and providing practical, risk-focused advice.
- Proficiency in English (both written and spoken); additional EU languages are a plus.
- Comfortable working in dynamic, global environments with a focus on ownership and collaboration.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with investment services, custody, market integrity frameworks, and operational resilience.
- Knowledge of blockchain technology, tokenomics, and DeFi.
- Prior experience in a crypto exchange, broker, or EMI company.
Life @ Crypto.com:
- Encourages thinking big and exploring new opportunities within a supportive and ambitious team.
- Offers a transformative and proactive work environment to foster innovative solutions.
- Supports personal and professional growth by developing new skill sets.
- Fosters a collaborative work culture for mutual support and success in achieving goals related to cryptocurrency adoption.
Are you ready to advance your career with us?
Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- Comprehensive medical insurance coverage, including for dependents.
- Generous annual leave entitlements, including birthday and work anniversary leaves.
- Flexibility in work hours and hybrid or remote work setup.
- Internal mobility programs for diverse career advancements.
- Work perks include a company visa card upon joining.
About Crypto.com:
Established in 2016, Crypto.com serves over 150 million customers globally and is the fastest-growing cryptocurrency platform worldwide. The company's vision is to promote widespread cryptocurrency adoption through innovation, security, privacy, and compliance, empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs and builders for a fairer digital ecosystem. Compliance with all laws and regulations is a top priority for Crypto.com.
Crypto.com is an equal opportunity employer fostering diversity and inclusion within its workforce, valuing candidates with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Personal data submitted by applicants will solely be used for recruitment purposes.
