Legal counsel

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⭐ 2-5 years experience
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The role involves drafting and negotiating commercial agreements with vendors and payment service providers. Additionally, the counsel will support KYB onboarding, develop internal compliance policies, and conduct legal research on global legislative developments.

Key Responsibilities
Contract Management: Draft, review, and assist in negotiating commercial agreements with payment service providers (PSPs), software vendors, and third-party suppliers.
Compliance & KYB Support: Provide hands-on support for Know Your Business (KYB) procedures, including the verification and onboarding of corporate partners.
Policy Development: Assist in preparing, updating, and implementing internal corporate policies, rules, and compliance frameworks (e.g., AML/CFT policies).
Legal Research: Conduct detailed analytical research on global and regional legislative developments to support business expansion and product compliance.
Requirements & Qualifications
Strong analytical mind: Ability to dissect complex legal texts, identify potential risks, and propose structured solutions.
Industry Awareness: A solid, business-level understanding of the cryptocurrency, blockchain, and fintech sectors.
Foundational Understanding: A clear conceptual understanding (rather than deep operational proficiency) of European licensing regimes, specifically MiCA, MiFID, and EMI/PSD.
Compliance Frameworks: Good knowledge of international AML (Anti-Money Laundering) regulations, the Crypto Travel Rule.

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