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Title: Head of Legal and Compliance (Fintech)
Level/Grade: Director/ CxO
Location: Any location, ready to work in CET timezone
International Fintech Company (crypto), Global TOP-3 in their segment.
The Head of Legal and Compliance will oversee and manage all legal and regulatory affairs across our global operations. This position is particularly vital in navigating the intricate landscape of cross-border financial regulations, cultivating and sustaining essential relationships with banking and payment partners, and ensuring comprehensive legal adherence to pertinent U.S., EU, and UK legislation, including the dynamic regulatory framework governing fintech, cryptocurrency, and money services. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in crypto-related regulations, compliance standards, and global digital asset frameworks, ensuring the company operates at the highest standards of legal integrity across jurisdictions.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Legal Strategy & Risk Management
Develop and execute the global legal strategy aligned with the company’s goals and risk profile.
Advise on legal implications of strategic decisions, product launches, and expansion into new markets.
Lead internal risk assessments and ensure legal risk mitigation strategies are embedded in all operations.
Regulatory Compliance
Ensure full compliance with regional and international laws related to digital assets, including AML/KYC, sanctions, licensing, consumer protection, and cybersecurity.
Monitor and analyze global regulatory trends (e.g., MiCA, SEC/FINCEN guidance, FATF travel rule) and translate them into actionable legal advice.
Product & Technology Support
Work closely with product teams to review and support the development and launch of hardware and software solutions.
Draft and review terms of use, privacy policies, and service agreements specific to products offerings.
Provide legal guidance on custody models, key management, user consent, and asset recovery frameworks.
Commercial & Product Counsel
Facilitate legal oversight for product offerings, encompassing cross-border payment solutions, cryptocurrency initiatives particularly those introduced in or accessible from diverse global markets.
Support structuring of commercial contracts and agreements, and data-sharing arrangements, ensuring alignment with global regulatory expectations.
Corporate, Commercial & Strategic Transactions
Oversee contracts, partnerships, integrations, vendor agreements, and strategic alliances.
Manage IP and licensing aspects related to software and hardware, cryptographic protocols, and blockchain infrastructure.
Banking and Payment Partner Relationships
Lead legal support for establishing and maintaining partnerships with banks and payment processors and global payment systems ( Visa, Mastercard).
Negotiate, draft, and manage legal agreements with financial institutions.
Understand and support regulatory expectations imposed by business partners, ensuring legal alignment with partnership obligations and risk frameworks.
Advise executive and compliance teams on bank partner diligence, onboarding, and oversight processes.
Corporate Governance
Provide legal guidance to the board of directors and executive leadership on governance, structuring, and risk.
Manage all corporate legal affairs including board governance, subsidiary oversight, and equity matters.
Requirements
10+ years of legal experience, including 3+ years focused on crypto, fintech, blockchain, or related fields.
Leading global or at least 3 macro-regions functional coverage (EU, US, UK, EMEA, APAC, LATAM).
Juris Doctor (JD), LLM, or equivalent legal qualification.
Deep understanding of payments and crypto industries and regulators.
Proven experience engaging with regulators or navigating gray regulatory areas in crypto.
Deep understanding of digital asset regulation across major jurisdictions (US, EU, UK, etc.).
Experience supporting product development and technology teams, particularly in hardware/software crypto security.
Strong knowledge of AML/KYC, data privacy (GDPR, CCPA), cybersecurity law, and token classification frameworks.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Legal
* Industries
Business Consulting and Services
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