Senior Legal Counsel: Crypto (m/f/d) - Remote
We’re supporting a fast-scaling company in the Crypto space in their search for a Senior Legal Counsel. The company is scaling fast and now needs someone to lead legal and regulatory matters under MiCAR and DORA.
This is a hands-on leadership role. You’ll shape policy, engage with regulators, support product development, and establish internal frameworks from scratch. The company has big ambitions and needs someone who can make compliance a competitive advantage.
Tasks
Lead the development of legal, compliance, and regulatory functions across the organisation
Implement and refine the company’s MiCAR/DORA compliance strategy
Act as the main liaison with local regulators and auditors, ensuring transparent, high-quality reporting
Design and implement company policies across compliance, data protection, and data security
Monitor evolving regulatory developments and ensure ongoing alignment with crypto-related frameworks
Advise product and strategy teams on the regulatory implications of new features and services
Manage licence applications and regulatory approvals where required
Requirements
5+ years of experience in legal, compliance, or regulatory roles, ideally within financial services, crypto, or fintech
Strong knowledge of MiCAR, DORA, and other relevant EU regulations (e.g. MiFID II, PSD2, e-money, securities law)
Hands-on experience managing licence applications and direct engagement with regulators
Solid grounding in data protection and information security obligations
Comfortable operating independently and building structure in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial setting
German legal qualification essential (Zweites Staatsexamen)
If this sounds like you, apply today!