Chief Legal Officer

OSL; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital asset platform in the Netherlands is seeking a Chief Legal Officer to lead the company's legal and regulatory functions. The CLO will ensure compliance with regulations while providing legal guidance and strategic advice to the Board. Candidates must possess a law degree, be fluent in Dutch, and have over 10 years of experience in financial services. This role is pivotal in overseeing asset safeguarding and inter-group governance, contributing to the future of compliant global payment infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in financial services, fintech, or digital assets, with a focus on regulatory compliance.
• Deep understanding of MiCAR and EU financial services regulations.
• Experience in managing outsourcing and inter-group legal arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with MiCAR obligations and regulatory substance.
• Oversee custody and safeguarding of client assets.
• Manage legal aspects of inter-group arrangements and outsourcing agreements.

Skills

Legal guidance on licensing

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Law degree qualified to practice in the Netherlands

Job description

We are seeking a Chief Legal Officer fluent in Dutch to lead the company’s legal and regulatory function. The role focuses on ensuring regulatory “substance” and compliance with Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, overseeing asset safeguarding obligations, and managing inter-group and outsourcing governance. The CLO will act as a key legal and strategic advisor to the Board and senior management.

Key Responsibilities:

Regulatory Substance & MiCAR Compliance

• Ensure the company maintains robust regulatory substance and compliance with MiCAR obligations
• Provide legal guidance on licensing, governance, and regulatory reporting requirements
• Advise the Board and executive leadership on regulatory developments impacting the business

Asset Safeguarding Oversight

• Oversee custody, safeguarding, and protection of client assets
• Advise on legal and contractual frameworks for asset segregation and risk mitigation
• Ensure operational and legal controls meet regulatory expectations

Inter-Group & Outsourcing Governance

• Manage legal aspects of inter-group arrangements and third-party outsourcing agreements
• Oversee vendor contracts, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and outsourcing governance
• Ensure outsourced and intra-group functions remain under the effective control of the authorised entity

Requirements:

• Law degree and qualified to practice in the Netherlands; fluency in Dutch required
• 10+ years of experience in financial services, fintech, or digital assets, including regulatory compliance
• Deep understanding of MiCAR, EU financial services regulations, and asset safeguarding requirements
• Experience managing outsourcing, inter-group legal arrangements, and regulatory governance
• Strong leadership, strategic advisory, and stakeholder management skills

Vision & Mission:

• OSL is the first SFC-licensed digital asset platform in Hong Kong and a PayFi innovator. Through stablecoin payments, cross-border settlement and global licensing, we are building the next-generation payments network. Stablecoins have become everyday money across emerging markets and are widely viewed as blockchain’s “killer app,” with industry focus shifting from token issuance to real-world consumer and enterprise payment adoption. The strongest growth lies in cross-border B2B payments, where providers embedding stablecoins into corporate settlement flows can capture significant volume and float. Long-term defensibility comes from regulatory licences, banking partners and cross-border corridors.
• OSL holds or has acquired licences in Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, Bermuda and Indonesia, and is expanding into Europe, Brazil, Southeast Asia and Africa through acquisitions and licence applications. With OSL Pay and StableX, we embed stablecoin settlement into bank accounts and card networks, support 150+ digital assets, and provide 24/7 fiat–stablecoin conversion. As a regulated pioneer with a startup mindset, we believe the future of payments will be driven by real adoption and scalable deployment, not technology narratives. We welcome builders who are passionate about crypto and payments to join us in shaping compliant, global payment infrastructure.