Senior Corporate Counsel
Core
Senior legal advisor owning global compliance frameworks (KYC/KYB, AML/CFT, sanctions) and corporate/commercial/employment legal matters for an international DeFi group.
Role type
Senior Corporate Counsel
Builds
Global compliance policies, controls, and legal solutions for cross-border operations
Domain
DeFi / Crypto, International Law, Compliance
Required skills
Corporate law, Commercial law, Employment law, Compliance framework ownership, KYC/KYB, AML/CFT, Sanctions, Third-party due diligence, Contract negotiation, Data protection/privacy
Preferred skills
DIFC/UAE law, DeFi/Crypto experience, International M&A/restructuring, Regulatory interaction, Compliance certifications (ICA, ACAMS, CIPP)
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Own and develop the group's compliance framework; Oversee risk-based compliance decisions and investigations; Monitor compliance risks and report to executive boards; Advise on corporate, commercial, and cross-border legal matters; Act as primary legal advisor to People/HR; Draft and negotiate commercial agreements; Advise on data protection and privacy requirements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC