Summary

As an integral part of our dynamic legal team, the Legal Counsel will collaborate closely with the Legal Project Manager to support and guide the legal team in a variety of critical tasks. This role is pivotal in navigating the complex and evolving landscape of cryptocurrency regulations. The Legal Counsel will play a key role in shaping the legal framework of our operations and ensuring compliance across all aspects of our business.

Requirements

Main area of responsibility:

• Working closely with Coinmetro legal team
• Assisting the legal team in their assignments regarding the management board, global colleagues, and external parties
• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of contracts internally and with external partners
• Assisting in various licensing projects in jurisdictions where the Group wishes to open up new businesses or in existing licensing updates and re-licensing initiatives
• Developing and implementing global policies and procedures
• Drafting and managing public-facing terms of service
• Conducting in-depth legal research and analysis on various topics
• Identifying potential legal issues and risks associated with current activities, operations, and strategic initiatives; developing strategies to manage and mitigate these risks effectively
• Providing input in risk assessments of new products
• Assisting and supporting the legal team in litigation matters
• Providing daily support to and collaborating with other departments upon their request
• Other administrative roles based on the need of the legal team

To succeed in the role, job holder has:

• A qualifying law degree from a reputable university in Europe (preferably Masters degree in law)
• 3+ years of post-qualification work experience at a law firm or an international technology company (preferably within the crypto, fintech, or related sectors), with the focus on corporate law
• Excellent English language skills (written and verbal)
• Demonstrable legal analytical skills and ability to understand legal concepts and analysis and translate those to non-lawyers
• Strong project management skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, growth-oriented global or regional organization
• Administratively self-sufficient with demonstrated office automation skills, able to work independently and as part of a team

Strong advantages would be:

• A work experience and knowledge in the field of acquiring licenses for fintech companies
• Excellent Estonian language skills (written and verbal)

Benefits:

• Above the Estonian industry average base pay + other monetary bonuses
• Work location is Tallinn or remote in Europe
• All-access plan to Udemy Business online courses

Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Communications Skills
• Legal Consulting
• Writing