Legal Counsel (Corporate Management)

We are the creators of a new fintech era!

Our mission is to change this world by making blockchain accessible to everyone in everyday life. WhiteBIT is a global team of over 1,200 professionals united by one mission — to shape the new world order in the Web3 era. Each of our employees is fully engaged in this transformative journey.

We work on our blockchain platform, providing maximum transparency and security for more than 8 million users worldwide. Our breakthrough solutions, incredible speed of adaptation to market challenges, and technological superiority are the strengths that take us beyond ordinary companies. Our official partners include the National Football Team of Ukraine, FC Barcelona, Lifecell, FACEIT and VISA.

The future of Web3 starts with you — join us as a Legal Counsel (Corporate Management)!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law.
• At least Upper-Intermediate level of English (oral, written, legal).
• Ukrainian – Native.
• 1-4 years’ experience in corporate/commercial law (in-house or law firm), including cross-border entity work.
• Solid drafting skills (charters, resolutions, PoAs, policies, minutes, etc.).
• Proven experience with multi-jurisdiction company maintenance (annual filings, renewals, directors’/shareholders’ meetings, notarisations, apostilles).
• Understanding of corporate governance and compliance frameworks.
• Exposure to audits or regulatory reviews (preparing packs, responding to requests, evidence collection).
• Practical understanding of EU taxation relevant to corporate operations and structuring (VAT, corporate income tax, withholding taxes) and proven experience dealing with tax-related workstreams.
• Experience supporting VAT matters: basic EU VAT concepts, invoicing requirements, reverse charge logic, and liaising with Finance/Tax advisors on VAT registrations/returns.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support company formation and structuring across multiple jurisdictions (new companies setup, prepare basic documents, open accounts, keep the capitalization table and UBO registers up to date, arrange notarisation/apostille when needed).
• Run ongoing corporate housekeeping: track renewal dates and fees, file annual returns, renew licences/permits, schedule and minute board/shareholder meetings.
• Keep governance in order: maintain policy registers, signing/authority matrices, in line with our internal standards.
• Support restructurings: intra-group share transfers, director/UBO changes, mergers or redomiciliation - draft documents, make filings, coordinate local agents.
• Coordinate audits and reporting: collect evidence/certificates, reconcile registers with filings, draft responses, and close audit action items.
• Prepare for inspections: run readiness checklists, fix gaps, and prepare briefing packs for management.
• Manage external counsel/agents across countries: define scope, track SLAs, invoices and budgets.
• Work cross-functionally with Compliance, Tax, Finance, Product and Operations to keep our structures and governance aligned with business and regulatory needs.
• Support tax-related governance and compliance: coordinate VAT registrations/returns where needed, collect inputs for tax advisors, and align invoicing/contracting flows with EU VAT requirements.

Working terms

Immerse yourself in Crypto & Web3:

• Master cutting-edge technologies and become an expert in the most innovative industry.

Work with the Fintech of the Future:

• Develop your skills in digital finance and shape the global market.

Take Your Professionalism to the Next Level:

• Gain unique experience and be part of global transformations.

Drive Innovations:

• Influence the industry and contribute to groundbreaking solutions.

Join a Strong Team:

• Collaborate with top experts worldwide and grow alongside the best.

Work-Life Balance & Well-being:

• Modern equipment.
• Comfortable working conditions, and an inspiring environment to help you thrive.
• 24 calendar days of paid leave.
• Additional days off for national holidays.

  Let’s Build the Future Together!

WhiteBIT offers all candidates an equal opportunity to join the team. All hiring decisions are made without regard to race, national origin, gender identity or sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, medical condition, marital status, familial status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic of an individual.