Legal Counsel, Blockchain.com
EMEA Regulatory
+equity
Cryptocurrency exchange & financial services firm
Open for applications
Cryptocurrency exchange & financial services firm
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
+equity
501-1000 employees
Company mission
Blockchain.com's mission is to build the future of the financial system, and to change it for the better.
Role
Who you are
- JD/ Law Degree and admission to practice in the EU or in the UK
- 3 - 6 years relevant experience from a top tier law firm, or in house
- Some experience in an in-house environment in a financial institution or a FinTech (can be via a secondment)
- Experience or significant interest in crypto regulation in the EU
- Ability to work well under pressure with diligence, organization and provide practical, business-friendly advice
- Ability to manage a diverse and complex workload while maintaining priorities and proactively anticipating issues, particularly in a fast-paced corporate setting
- Ability to anticipate legal issues or risks and to build the processes and systems to proactively address them
- First class interpersonal and communication skills
- Track record of proactively building and maintaining productive relationships with business and corporate functional leaders
- High degree of professional ethics and integrity
- If you have experience in a fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to be a member of an innovative legal team in the crypto and fintech space, this is the perfect opportunity for you
What the job involves
- We are looking for an outstanding legal professional to join our fast-growing team as Legal Counsel, EMEA Regulatory
- Advise on regulatory matters including compliance with local laws applicable to products and services offered by crypto firms, in particular MiCAR, licensing and registration, financial crime, conduct of business and reporting obligations
- Support international expansion working with local counsel to assess new territories and applying for new licences or expanding existing licences
- Support the business with regulatory analysis when assessing new products or services
- Follow new regulatory developments in the fast moving world of EMEA cryptocurrency regulation
- Work closely with Risk and Compliance on establishing global systems and controls to ensure regulatory compliance
- Instruct and manage external counsel engagement as necessary
- Provide internal training to non-Legal stakeholders
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Blockchain.com was founded in 2011 with the aim of making Bitcoin more compelling and efficient for consumers. It's now the world's leading provider of digital currency and distributed ledger software, with over 35 million users and $1 trillion in crypto transactions conducted on the platform.
Cryptocurrencies have become a fundamental part of both financial and cultural life. And yet, their world is often still murky and confusing to the uninitiated. Blockchain.com have been focused on bringing further exposure of digital assets to mainstream audiences. As part of this, the company partnered with the NFL team, Dallas Cowboys, which has bought with it branding, advertising, content and event opportunities.
The company has impressive funding at its back, that was raised in an otherwise turbulent time for venture capital markets. This stands to signify the attractiveness of the company to investors, which certainly bodes well for its future success.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Nov 2023
$110m
SERIES E
Mar 2021
$300m
SERIES C
Total funding: $600m
Company benefits
- Meaningful Equity
- Crypto Bonus
- HealthCare
- Paid Family Leave
- Get the equipment you need
- Unlimited Vacation
- Remote-first
- Offsites
Company values
- Be relentless: A journey into uncharted territory doesn’t come without challenges. Don’t give up. Stay in the fight. Find a way
- Build like an owner: Remember: we’re a startup, first and last. Have a bias for action. Take pride in what you ship. Raise the bar.
- Be a team player: Put teamwork and the mission above your ego. Be willing to lend a hand. Ask for help when you need it.
- Communicate with candor: Realize the best ideas are forged by fire. Challenge ideas respectfully when you disagree. See giving and getting feedback as a gift.
- Embrace an infinite mindset: Know that building the financial system of the future will take decades. Aim for long term impact over short term gains. Set audacious goals. Don’t be afraid to take risks.
Company HQ
London, UK
Articles
Leadership
Peter Smith
(CEO)Peter is a 2016 World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, and Director and Board Member at UK Finance.
Nicolas Cary
(President)Founder Commmissioner of the Blockchain Commission for Sustainable Development. Co-Founder & Chairman of the Board at skysthelimit.org.
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