Corporate Legal Counsel

Coinmerce; Schiphol-Rijk; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch

Fresh fruit

Weekly company drinks

Commuting allowance

Solid pension plan

Access to company gym

Yearly L&D budget of EUR 2000

Job summary

A European crypto services company is seeking a Corporate Legal Counsel to give strategic legal advice on corporate matters, including M&A, compliance, and governance. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience in a top law firm or in-house role within fintech or financial services, with a solid understanding of regulations like MiCAR. This full-time role in Schiphol-Rijk offers innovative work and a modern workspace with various perks, including a L&D budget of EUR 2000.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with experience in fintech or financial services.
• Knowledge of financial regulations including MiCAR is a strong plus.
• Proven track record in complex agreement negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to CEO on corporate strategy and initiatives.
• Assess legal risks for new business lines and partnerships.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements.

Skills

Legal advisory

Negotiation

Corporate governance

Regulatory compliance

Education

Qualified lawyer in EU or common law jurisdiction

5–8+ years post-qualification experience

Job description

Corporate Legal Counsel

Coinmerce Schiphol-Rijk, North Holland, Netherlands

Coinmerce Group is a Dutch-founded European crypto services company consisting of 3 pillars: brokerage, asset management and proprietary trading. Transparency is our core value, and our open‑door policy supports collaboration, innovation, and team spirit in our Schiphol‑Rijk office. With over 150 talented colleagues, we’re shaping the future of crypto together — are you ready to join us?

What we offer

• Innovative Work: Be part of a team advancing new technology within the crypto industry.
• Modern Workspace: Enjoy our new office located at Schiphol‑Rijk.
• Daily Perks: Free lunch, fresh fruit, and weekly Friday drinks at our company bar.
• Team Events: Engage in monthly team events and bonding activities.
• Commuting & Pension: Receive commuting allowance and a solid pension plan.
• Benefits & Wellness: Access to the company gym, chair massages, and Alleo benefit program.
• Yearly L&D Budget: EUR 2000,- for continuous learning and development.

About the role

We are seeking a talented and experienced Corporate Counsel to join our team. As Corporate Counsel, you will play a pivotal role in providing strategic legal advice and helping the business navigate complex legal issues, particularly in the cryptocurrency space. You will work closely with the CEO and other stakeholders on executive legal matters, including corporate strategy, M&A and litigation, while also overseeing day‑to‑day legal work such as commercial contracting, corporate governance and regulatory matters (including MiCAR and related EU financial regulation).

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted legal advisor to the CEO and leadership team on strategic initiatives, corporate structure, funding rounds and M&A opportunities.
• Assess legal risks of new business lines, products and partnerships and propose business‑oriented solutions.
• Support strategic decision‑making on group structure, cross‑border setups and regulatory positioning.
• Lead or support M&A transactions, investments and joint ventures, including due diligence, structuring, documentation and closing.
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements (e.g. liquidity/market‑making agreements, MLAs, custody and wallet agreements, SaaS, outsourcing, licensing, data processing agreements, NDAs).
• Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks and negotiation standards.
• Manage actual and threatened disputes, including strategy, correspondence, settlement negotiations and coordination with external counsel.
• Prepare, review and maintain board and committee charters, internal governance frameworks and decision‑making matrices.
• Support the preparation of board and shareholder meetings, including agenda setting, documentation and minute‑keeping from a legal perspective.
• Track and report on key legal metrics and matters to the CEO and other stakeholders where relevant.

What you bring

• Qualified lawyer in an EU or common law jurisdiction.
• 5–8+ years of post‑qualification experience in a leading law firm and/or in‑house in fintech, financial services or technology.
• Prior exposure to financial regulation and/or crypto / digital assets is a strong plus; genuine interest in the sector is essential.
• Familiarity with (or strong appetite to learn) MiCAR and broader EU financial services regulation (e.g. AML, EMIR/MiFID‑type frameworks).
• Proven track record in negotiating complex agreements with sophisticated counterparties (investors, institutions, liquidity providers, vendors).
• Comfortable leading negotiations end‑to‑end, while knowing when to involve internal stakeholders or external counsel.
• High standards of integrity and professional ethics; you are comfortable challenging decisions where necessary.
• Strong judgment in ambiguous situations; you can say “yes, if…” and “no, unless…” with well‑structured reasoning.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Legal

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