Regulatory Lawyer - Crypto
Description
FreedX continues its expansion and is looking for a talented Regulatory Lawyer to join us.
Who We Are
FreedX is a newly established cryptocurrency exchange dedicated to providing a seamless, secure, and innovative trading experience. Our team comprises experienced professionals from the crypto, finance, and technology sectors, all passionate about driving the future of digital finance. At FreedX, we are committed
to creating a platform that empowers our clients with the freedom to manage their digital assets confidently and efficiently.
Our Vision:
At FreedX, our vision is to be the most trusted and reliable cryptocurrency exchange, offering unparalleled freedom and scalability to our clients. We aim to build a platform where users can trade and manage their assets with complete peace of mind, knowing that their security and reliability are our top priorities. We strive to continuously innovate and adapt to the evolving needs of the crypto market, ensuring that our clients have access to the best tools and services to achieve their financial goals. Join us on our journey to redefine the standards of digital asset trading and experience the freedom, reliability, and scalability that FreedX has to offer.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Advise on a global strategy for the ongoing expansion of FreedX's licensing footprint;
- Manage licence and registration applications (crypto, payments), including the drafting of Regulatory Business Plans;
- Proactively engage and work with local regulators and represent the Business during regulatory applications;
- Advise and consult with the business & control functions on their legal obligations, for example under the VASP regime, MiCA and the EMRs;
- Advise and guide the Business on the launch of new product offerings by collaborating closely with internal teams and stakeholders;
- Oversee financial promotions ensuring that all customer communications are regulatory compliant and approved prior to circulation.
- Lead and mentor a team of junior lawyers, fostering collaborative and high-performance environment.
Requirements
- Qualified lawyer.
- 5+ years of relevant experience applying financial regulations, whether at a law firm or in-house.
- Critically important to have a mindset that is team-oriented, plus proactive and entrepreneurial: an opportunity-making person who uses the law to increase the company’s optionality, not decrease it.
- Detailed knowledge of crypto regulation, including MiCA;
- Interest in the crypto industry / what our company is offering to the world and why.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team of legal professionals.
Nice to haves
• Experience both in-house and at a law firm.
• Experience at a regulator.
Benefits
What We Offer:
Competitive salary and performance-based discretionary bonuses,
Flexible work schedule, hybrid/remote work opportunity
Generous paid leave
Opportunity for professional development, participation to industry events
FreedX is an equal opportunity employer. We stand for an open and inclusive work environment that fosters the well-being of everyone. We embrace and encourage differences in age, colour, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our people unique.