Junior Legal Counsel, Regulatory – Crypto
SwissBorg
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Switzerland
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About the role
- Monitor and analyse regulatory developments in the cryptoassets space
- Assist in the interpretation and implementation of new regulations affecting cryptoassets (MiCA, DORA, PSD, etc) and financial instruments (MiFID2)
- Assist with legal advice on cryptoassets-related products and initiatives
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance in product development and business operations
- Assist in developing and updating internal policies and procedures to comply with evolving regulatory requirements
- Support in liaising with regulatory bodies and government agencies
- Researching a range of novel legal and regulatory questions and participating in providing legal analyses and recommendations to inform business decisions
- Participate in training and educational efforts within the company related to cryptoassets regulations.
Requirements
- Master of Laws
- Excellent knowledge in European cryptoassets regimes, ideally also in traditional financial instruments
- 2-3 years of legal experience, preferably in financial services, fintech, technology, or a related field
- Knowledge of and interest in cryptoassets, blockchain technology, and digital finance
- Eagerness to understand the underlying technicality is a plus
- Familiarity with industry practices and professional standards
- Business acumen
- Strong business partnership culture, combined with a solution-oriented attitude and capable of performing even in challenging situations
- Great writing and communication skills in English, with proven verbal and written fluency; French is a plus
- Proven ability to understand legal and regulatory concepts and convert them into relevant, practical, local business requirements
- Autonomous, adaptive, ability to think outside of the box, creative
Benefits
- Freedom to build the company of your dreams
- Learn with (super cool) experts in finance, engineering, AI, psychology and business
- BORG bonus based on our meritocratic system
- Flexible working hours
- 25 working days of vacation + local holidays
- We'll provide you with a MacBook and a cutting edge tech stack to help you do your best work
- Annual company and team retreats - We'd love to see you at the next one!
- Continuous learning and development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
legal analysisregulatory complianceinterpretation of regulationscryptoassets knowledgeblockchain technologyfinancial instruments knowledgepolicy developmentlegal adviceresearch skillstraining and education
Soft Skills
business acumensolution-oriented attitudestrong communication skillswriting skillsautonomousadaptivecreative thinkingcross-functional collaborationproblem-solvingability to perform under pressure
Certifications
Master of Laws