Legal Counsel

The Bitcoin Manual; Österreich; Hybrid; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in the cryptocurrency industry seeks a Legal Counsel to drive regulatory strategies and ensure compliance with MiCAR. The role involves overseeing legal frameworks, guiding product teams, and monitoring regulatory developments to establish the company as a benchmark for compliance.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years in compliance, legal, or regulatory roles.
• Background in Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency sector is a major plus.
• Experience in FinTech or financial services environment.

Aufgaben

• Formulate and execute regulatory strategy for the crypto industry.
• Guide the company through regulatory challenges.
• Oversee compliance and regulatory strategies.

Kenntnisse

Regulatory expertise

Compliance management

Legal advisory

Data privacy

Knowledge of FMA regulations

Ausbildung

Law degree

Corporate Law experience

Jobbeschreibung

As a Legal Counsel at 21bitcoin, your mission is to direct our regulatory strategies, oversee measures for MiCAR compliance and uphold legal excellence, thereby positioning 21bitcoin at the forefront of the cryptocurrency and Bitcoin industry's regulatory landscape. Your decisive actions will cultivate trust and establish our company as a benchmark for compliance and innovation.

Your tasks will include:

• Formulate and execute a comprehensive regulatory strategy that aligns with the dynamics of the Crypto and Bitcoin industry.
• Guide the company through regulatory challenges, shaping the future of compliance and legal frameworks within the organization.
• Ensure high-standard reporting that meets the expectations of local regulators and auditors.
• Oversee and implement all aspects of the company's compliance and regulatory strategies.
• Define and implement company policies and guidelines in compliance and regulatory matters.
• Collaborate with product and strategy teams to facilitate the creation of new products and guide the regulatory strategy.
• Monitor ongoing regulatory developments, particularly those related to MiCAR and crypto-assets.
• Take charge of legal strategies, driving critical goals for continued growth.
• Manage data privacy and security matters, including policy implementation.

Requirements:

• Expertise in translating intricate legal and regulatory concepts into practical advice for a non-legal audience.
• Background in the Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency sector is a major plus.
• 5+ years in roles focusing on compliance, legal, or regulatory affairs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Financial Market Authority (FMA) and its regulations.
• Established legal background in a FinTech, financial services environment, or a prestigious law firm, particularly in corporate, transactional, M&A, or private fund sectors.
• Ability to manage a diverse workload and meet strict deadlines autonomously.

How to apply:

Please reach out to us and include a bit about yourself, your resume/CV, examples of past projects, and a few bullet points about why you’re interested in joining 21bitcoin and what you expect.

BTW: CVs are important, but don't forget to include your favorite Bitcoin meme in the application!