Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel

Europe | Full-time

Responsibilities

  • End-to-End Licensing: Leading the application process for financial licenses in various global jurisdictions
  • Banking & PSP Onboarding: Managing the KYB (Know Your Business) process and legal negotiations to open corporate accounts and payment channels
  • Legal Research & Gap Analysis: Identifying the delta between current corporate structures and new regulatory requirements
  • Drafting & Localization: Preparing and fine-tuning corporate documents, internal policies (AML/CFT, Risk), and UBO structures
  • Stakeholder Coordination: Acting as the primary point of contact for regulators, legal consultants, and internal Project Managers during the expansion phase

Requirements

  • 1+ year of experience in Law (FinTech, FX, Crypto, or International Corporate Law preferred)
  • Proven track record or deep theoretical understanding of EMI, VASP, or Investment Firm licensing
  • Proficiency in managing complex corporate structures and shareholders documentation
  • Ability to interpret statutes and guidelines from diverse regulators (FCA, CySEC, FSC, etc.)
  • Strong knowledge of international laws, with experience in multi-jurisdictional compliance
  • Experience with account openings and relationship management for EMIs, banks, and PSPs

Will be a plus

  • Diploma-level professional qualification in Compliance or AML (e.g., ICA, ACAMS, CISI)
  • Experience with CFD/FX brokers, MiFID II, or payments licensing
  • Launching offices/entities in different locations, cooperation and negotiations with regulators

We offer

  • The opportunity to to work on complex, non-trivial legal tasks with real impact on global crypto and fintech operations
  • Direct involvement in licensing and structuring processes alongside top-tier financial and legal service providers
  • 20 paid vacation days per year
  • 10 paid sick leave days per year
  • Public holidays as per the company’s approved Public holiday list
  • Medical insurance
  • Opportunity to work remotely
  • Professional education budget
  • Language learning budget
  • Wellness budget (gym membership, sports gear and related expenses)

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