Senior Legal Counsel

Bitunix Fintech LLC; Paris; Hybride; EUR 70 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading fintech company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel with expertise in crypto licensing for UAE and Europe. In this role, you will navigate complex regulatory requirements and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure compliance. Your responsibilities will include managing the licensing process, providing legal advice on AML and MiCA, and drafting essential documentation. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of legal experience and an in-depth understanding of the crypto landscape.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of legal experience, including internships.
• Strong exposure to UAE crypto regulation and European frameworks.
• Bar admission (UAE / EU) is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Manage end-to-end virtual asset licensing processes in the UAE & EU.
• Provide legal advice on MiCA, AML / CFT, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Draft legal documents, internal policies, and compliance strategies.

Connaissances

Legal drafting

Negotiation skills

Regulatory compliance

Formation

Law degree (LLB or equivalent)

Description du poste

Senior Legal Counsel - (Crypto Licensing UAE & Europe Focus)

Minimum Experience : 3 years (internships + full-time roles)

Work Mode : Remote or Onsite (Dubai)

As our Senior Legal Counsel, you will lead crypto licensing applications across the UAE (VARA, ADGM, DIFC) and Europe (BaFin, CSSF, AMF, etc.). You will guide the business through complex regulatory requirements and collaborate directly with consultants and regulators.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage end-to-end virtual asset licensing processes in the UAE & EU
• Provide legal advice on MiCA, AML / CFT, and other regulatory frameworks
• Draft legal documents, internal policies, and compliance strategies
• Liaise with regulators, consultants, and internal stakeholders

Requirements :

• Minimum 3 years of legal experience (can include internships)
• Strong exposure to UAE crypto regulation and European frameworks (e.g., MiCA, BaFin)
• Excellent legal drafting and negotiation skills
• Law degree (LLB or equivalent); UAE / EU bar admission is a plus