Head of EEA Legal, Deputy General Counsel
Core
Lead the EEA legal function, providing strategic regulatory guidance and managing legal risk for a global cryptocurrency exchange in Europe.
Role type
Senior in-house legal leader (Deputy General Counsel)
Builds
Regulatory compliance, licensing, and legal strategy for crypto exchange operations in the EEA
Domain
Financial services / Digital assets / Cryptocurrency
Required skills
EEA regulation, digital asset regulation, contract law, corporate governance, IP enforcement, regulatory licensing, team management, cross-jurisdictional legal strategy
Preferred skills
Experience with EU regulators, marketing and advertising law, token listings, managing external counsel
Technologies
Legal tech tools for regulatory compliance and risk analysis
Responsibilities
Lead the EEA legal team and coordinate legal efforts across the region; Advise on regulatory matters, licensing, and compliance for crypto exchange operations; Manage legal risk for new digital assets and the asset review process; Represent the company at Board meetings and industry associations; Collaborate with business teams on product development and partnerships.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership