Senior Legal Counsel

Bitunix Fintech LLC; Paris; À distance; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading fintech company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to oversee crypto licensing applications in the UAE and Europe. This role involves providing legal advice on regulatory frameworks, managing licensing processes, and drafting legal documents. The ideal candidate has at least three years of legal experience and strong knowledge of crypto regulations. The position offers a flexible work mode: remote or onsite in Dubai.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of legal experience (can include internships).
• Strong exposure to UAE crypto regulation and European frameworks.
• Excellent legal drafting and negotiation skills.

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

Knowledge of MiCA

Knowledge of AML/CFT regulations

Formation

LLB or equivalent

Description du poste

Overview

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.

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

Qualifications

• 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