Senior Counsel, EU Regulatory Legal - United Kingdom

Coinbase; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Counsel to navigate the complex landscape of EU regulatory legal matters. This role is ideal for a qualified solicitor with extensive experience in financial services regulations and a passion for the crypto sector. You will be at the forefront of ensuring legal compliance for innovative products and services, working closely with global legal teams and external counsel. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to make a significant impact in a high-growth company, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in regulated financial services or law firm.
• Expertise in EU financial regulations and crypto law.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal compliance for new products and partnerships.
• Advise on EU and international crypto regulatory matters.

Skills

Legal Credentials

Experience in regulated financial services

Expertise in financial services regulations

Familiarity with FCA and Central Bank of Ireland

Cross-functional legal coordination

Advising on EU and international crypto regulatory matters

Ensuring legal compliance

Education

Qualified solicitor in the UK or Ireland

Job description

Senior Counsel, EU Regulatory Legal - United Kingdom

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Job Description

Senior Counsel, EU Regulatory Legal - London, UK (Onsite Hybrid)

Key Qualifications:

• Legal Credentials: Qualified solicitor in the UK or Ireland
• Experience: 5–10 years in regulated financial services (e-money, payments, or asset management) or supporting such clients from a law firm (in-house experience preferred)
• Skills:
• Expertise in financial services regulations (MiCA, PSD2, etc.)
• Familiarity with regulators like the FCA and Central Bank of Ireland
• Ability to manage cross-functional legal coordination, especially in fast-paced, growth-stage environments
• Advising on EU and international crypto regulatory matters
• Ensuring legal compliance for new products, services, and partnerships
• Working with global legal teams and Compliance
• Managing external legal counsel when necessary
• Ideal for legal professionals with extensive experience in EU financial regulations and crypto law.
• Suited for those who thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to make an impact at a high-growth company like Coinbase.