Legal Counsel, EMEA Regulatory
About the Company: With a rich history dating back to 2011, our organization, known for pioneering key infrastructure in the Bitcoin community, has since grown to serve over 80 million customers globally, facilitating over $1.2T in transactions. We are a trusted brand synonymous with innovation and excellence in the digital assets space.
We are in search of a talented legal professional to join our dynamic team in the role of Legal Counsel, EMEA Regulatory. This position offers an exciting opportunity for individuals experienced in a fast-paced setting, looking to contribute to a forward-thinking legal team within the crypto and fintech industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide guidance on regulatory compliance affecting products and services within the crypto industry, including but not limited to MiCAR, licensing requirements, financial crime prevention, conduct of business standards, and reporting obligations.
- Collaborate with external legal experts to assess new markets globally, facilitating license applications and expansions.
- Support new product/service assessment by conducting regulatory analyses.
- Stay abreast of evolving EMEA cryptocurrency regulations.
- Partner with Risk and Compliance teams to establish system controls for ensuring regulatory adherence.
- Supervise and engage external legal counsel as needed.
- Deliver internal training sessions for non-Legal stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Possession of a JD/Law Degree and admission to practice law in the EU or UK.
- 3-6 years of relevant legal experience from a top-tier law firm or in an in-house legal role.
- Prior experience in a financial institution or FinTech environment, either through secondment or direct employment.
- Solid grasp or keen interest in EU crypto regulatory framework.
- Strong ability to perform under pressure, demonstrating diligence, organization, and the delivery of practical, business-aligned advice.
- Expertise in managing varied and complex workloads while proactively identifying and addressing potential issues in a fast-paced corporate environment.
- Proficiency in foreseeing legal issues, designing proactive processes/systems to mitigate risks.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proven track record of fostering and maintaining productive relationships across business functionalities.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive full-time salary tied to experience level and opportunity to acquire equity in a leading industry organization.
- Hybrid work model offering the flexibility to work from home and access to appealing office locations.
- Unlimited vacation policy to encourage a healthy work-life balance.
- Provision of Apple equipment.
- Opportunity to play a significant role and advance within a rapidly-growing global tech company at the forefront of an emerging sector.
- Supportive and flexible work culture encouraging diversity and inclusion.
The company upholds a strong commitment to diversity and ensures an equal opportunities workplace for all employees. Discrimination based on characteristics such as race, religion, gender, or age will not be tolerated. Our hiring decisions emphasize qualifications, competence, and business needs.