Legal Counsel

Skills
CryptocurrencyInternational LawLawLaw FirmsLegal WritingLicensingNegotiation
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • Qualified lawyer with 6+ years PQE trained by international law firms
  • Strong legal drafting and project management skills
  • Prior experience in cryptocurrency digital assets and payment related businesses
  • Strong knowledge of global financial services regulations and licensing frameworks
  • Preferred experience with MTL and MSB entities
  • Experience in regulatory and licensing matters
  • Ability to work independently in a fast paced cross-border environment
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Nice to have

  • Hands on
  • Commercially minded
  • Cross-border experience
  • Independent worker
  • Stakeholder focused

Day to day

  • Provide strategic legal advice on global licensing and regulatory matters across payments and digital assets
  • Support license applications renewals and ongoing regulatory engagements with authorities in multiple jurisdictions
  • Draft review and negotiate legal documents while partnering with compliance risk and business teams to maintain regulatory alignment