Middle Legal Adviser (Licensing)

WhiteBIT; United States; À distance; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

24 calendar days of paid leave

Equal opportunity employer

Résumé du poste

WhiteBIT is seeking a Middle Legal Adviser to drive licensing and regulatory compliance across EU/EEA regions and support international expansion.

You will draft and negotiate critical agreements, ensure GDPR compliance, and coordinate with regulatory authorities, external counsel, and internal teams in a fast-paced fintech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law with international competency.
• 2–3 years of experience in international corporate, financial, or IT law, preferably in blockchain/fintech.
• Experience with establishing foreign entities across jurisdictions and licensing (MiCA, VASP, EMI, PSP).
• Drafting and negotiating contracts, NDAs, Terms of Use, Privacy Policies, and other documents.
• Knowledge of EU regulatory frameworks (MiCA, DORA, AMLD5/6) and data protection rules.

Responsabilités

• Provide legal support for MiCA and VASP licensing across EU/EEA regions.
• Support regulatory compliance programs and licensing requirements.
• Draft and review commercial agreements, NDAs, data privacy docs, and related contracts.
• Coordinate with local lawyers and regulators; manage filings and communications.
• Support international expansion projects and corporate structuring across jurisdictions.

Connaissances

International regulatory knowledge

Legal drafting

English proficiency

Ukrainian language

Formation

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law

Outils

Regulatory frameworks (MiCA, DORA, AMLD5/6)

GDPR documentation

Description du poste

We are the creators of a new fintech era!

Our mission is to change this world by making blockchain accessible to everyone in everyday life. WhiteBIT is a global team of over 1,200 professionals united by one mission — to shape the new world order in the Web3 era. Each of our employees is fully engaged in this transformative journey.

We work on our blockchain platform, providing maximum transparency and security for more than 8 million users worldwide. Our breakthrough solutions, incredible speed of adaptation to market challenges, and technological superiority are the strengths that take us beyond ordinary companies. Our official partners include the National Football Team of Ukraine, FC Barcelona, Lifecell, FACEIT and VISA.

The future of Web3 starts with you: join us as a Middle Legal Adviser!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law; international legal competency is preferred.

• Minimum 2–3 years of professional experience in international corporate, financial, or IT law, ideally within blockchain technology, fintech, or digital asset markets.

• Practical experience in one or more of the following areas:

• supporting the establishment and ongoing operation of foreign corporate entities across multiple jurisdictions;

• supporting licensing projects, including MiCA, VASP, EMI, PSP, or similar licenses;

• assisting with corporate and tax planning and international structuring;

• drafting and revising foreign economic contracts, service agreements, NDAs, Terms of Use, Privacy Policies, and other corporate documents;

• drafting license and IP agreements and supporting the preparation of GDPR documentation.

• Good knowledge of international law and understanding of EU regulatory frameworks, including MiCA, DORA, and AMLD5/6.

• Advanced level of English, particularly in legal drafting and correspondence, and native Ukrainian.

• Strong analytical and legal writing skills, with high attention to detail.

• Strong professional ethics, responsibility, and time management.

• Team player with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset and the ability to perform assigned tasks independently.

• Eagerness to learn, grow, and contribute to complex international legal projects.

Would be a plus:

• Relevant certifications or training in AML/CFT, financial compliance, digital asset regulation, MiCA, or DORA.
• Experience supporting interactions with regulators, financial institutions, or payment systems such as Visa or Mastercard.
• Knowledge of corporate governance, cross-border tax structuring, and investment law.
• Background in data protection, smart contracts, or tokenization projects.
• Fluency in additional EU languages.

Responsibilities

Licensing & Regulatory Compliance:

• Provide legal support for obtaining MiCA and VASP licenses across multiple EU and EEA jurisdictions and onboarding new regions.
• Support the analysis and implementation of MiCA licensing and DORA requirements.
• Prepare, review, and submit filings, applications, and regulatory correspondence to authorities under the supervision of senior legal colleagues.
• Coordinate with local lawyers and support communication with regulators.
• Support license maintenance, renewals, periodic reporting, and regulatory submissions.
• Assist with the development and implementation of internal AML/CFT and KYC programs in line with FATF, EU AMLDs, and local legislation.
• Analyze regulatory requirements across jurisdictions and support the alignment of business processes and documentation with applicable requirements.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments at EU and national levels and prepare summaries of their potential operational impact.

Contracts, Data Protection & General Legal Support:

• Draft, review, and support the negotiation of commercial agreements, partnership contracts, NDAs, service agreements, Terms of Use, Privacy Policies, and other documentation.
• Support legal matters related to data protection and privacy, including GDPR and the UK DPA, particularly regarding KYC and financial data processing.
• Prepare legal research, draft legal opinions, and perform due diligence investigations of counterparties and partners.
• Support international expansion projects by researching legal requirements and assisting with the preparation of appropriate legal structures.

Corporate Structuring & International Projects:

• Support the incorporation and ongoing management of companies across multiple EU, EEA, and other jurisdictions.
• Draft and file corporate documentation, including resolutions, powers of attorney, articles, protocols, and letters, in English for execution and legalization.
• Coordinate document collection, execution, notarization, legalization, and submission with internal stakeholders and external legal advisers.

Working terms

Immerse yourself in Crypto & Web3:

• Master cutting-edge technologies and become an expert in the most innovative industry.

Work with the Fintech of the Future:

• Develop your skills in digital finance and shape the global market.

Take Your Professionalism to the Next Level:

• Gain unique experience and be part of global transformations.

Drive Innovations:

• Influence the industry and contribute to groundbreaking solutions.

Join a Strong Team:

• Collaborate with top experts worldwide and grow alongside the best.

Work-Life Balance & Well-being:

• Modern equipment.
• Comfortable working conditions, and an inspiring environment to help you thrive.
• 24 calendar days of paid leave.
• Additional days off for national holidays.

With us, you’ll dive into the world of unique blockchain technologies, reshape the crypto landscape, and become an innovator in your field. If you’re ready to take on challenges and join our dynamic team, start a new chapter in your career!

Let’s Build the Future Together!

WhiteBIT offers all candidates an equal opportunity to join the team. All hiring decisions are made without regard to race, national origin, gender identity or sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, medical condition, marital status, familial status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic of an individual.