We're supporting a fast-scaling company in the Crypto space in their search for a Senior Legal Counsel. The company is scaling fast and now needs someone to lead legal and regulatory matters under MiCAR and DORA.
This is a hands-on leadership role. You'll shape policy, engage with regulators, support product development, and establish internal frameworks from scratch. The company has big ambitions and needs someone who can make compliance a competitive advantage.
Tasks Lead the development of legal, compliance, and regulatory functions across the organisation
Implement and refine the company's MiCAR/DORA compliance strategy
Act as the main liaison with local regulators and auditors, ensuring transparent, high-quality reporting
Design and implement company policies across compliance, data protection, and data security
Monitor evolving regulatory developments and ensure ongoing alignment with crypto-related frameworks
Advise product and strategy teams on the regulatory implications of new features and services
Manage licence applications and regulatory approvals where required
Requirements 4+ years of experience in legal, compliance, or regulatory roles, ideally within financial services, crypto, or fintech
Strong knowledge of MiCAR, DORA, and other relevant EU regulations (e.g. MiFID II, PSD2, e‐money, securities law)
Hands‐on experience managing licence applications and direct engagement with regulators
Solid grounding in data protection and information security obligations
Comfortable operating independently and building structure in a fast‐moving, entrepreneurial setting
If this sounds like you, apply today!
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