[L&C] Principal Legal Counsel, Tradfi

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2 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Expert/Leader
Fintech • Cryptocurrency
The Role
Serves as lead in-house counsel for traditional finance, asset management, fund, derivative, payment, securities, and AI-driven products. Advises on regulatory structuring, licensing, securities law, jurisdictional restrictions, pooled assets, payment providers, and crypto frameworks. Drafts and negotiates brokerage, clearing, outsourcing, and consumer-facing product agreements and terms across multiple entities and jurisdictions. Partners with product, business, AML, and compliance teams from product concept through launch and ongoing operations.
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About Us

Established in 2018, Bybit is one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges and digital financial platforms, serving over 80 million users across more than 200 countries and regions. Powered by world-class technology and a user-first mindset, Bybit delivers a seamless ecosystem across trading, payments, wealth management, custody, institutional services, and Web3 — connecting users to the future of digital finance.
 
Our core values define how we build. We listen, care and improve to create products and experiences that put users first. Backed by a global team of ambitious builders, problem-solvers, and innovators, we foster a high-performance and fast-moving environment where talent is empowered to drive real impact at the global scale. Supported by 24/7 multilingual customer service and a strong commitment to innovation, we are shaping the future of finance through technology, collaboration, and bold execution.
 
Today, Bybit is recognized as one of the most trusted and transparent platforms in the digital asset industry, continuing to expand its global presence while building the infrastructure for the next generation of financial services.
 Role Summary
Senior in-house counsel serving as the primary legal advisor for the launch of traditional finance (TradFi) and asset & fund management and derivative products. The role provides regulatory risk advisory and product structuring support for the launch of new financial products spanning crypto, securities, asset management, derivatives, AI, and payments, as well as lead in the drafting and negotiation of all associated agreements and product-facing terms and conditions across the relevant entities within the group.
Key Responsibilities
  • Advise on product and payment flow structuring, including card-issuing "fronting" structures with banking and payment-processing partners in emerging markets, central bank regulatory sandbox arrangements, and compliance review of third-party payment service providers.
  • Assess yield-generating savings products against securities-law fund characteristics, advise on regulatory scrutiny in relevant jurisdictions, and coordinate compliance review against comparable pooled-asset product precedents.
  • Advise on asset management and fund licensing implications of products that pool user assets.
  • Prepare jurisdiction restriction matrices for tokenized/fractional equities and equity-linked product lines.
  • Serve as primary lead counsel to internal business, product and AML teams
  • Scope entity placement for TradFi products across group entities, and assess license uplift requirements.
  • Assess license feasibility for group entities and identify the steps required to remain exempt from crypto licensing where applicable.
  • Draft and launch product terms for new services, including AI-driven product initiatives including revising all existing terms in line with industry standards
 
Qualifications
  • Qualified lawyer (JD/LLB or equivalent) with 12+ years' experience, including significant in-house experience at a financial services, fintech, brokerage, or crypto/digital-asset firm.
  • Demonstrated expertise in securities law, brokerage/clearing structures, asset and fund management regulation, and cross-border payments licensing.
  • Experience negotiating institutional brokerage, clearing, and outsourcing agreements.
  • Familiarity with virtual asset/crypto regulatory frameworks and multi-jurisdictional licensing analysis.
  • Strong drafting skills for consumer-facing product terms and conditions at scale, across multiple legal entities and jurisdictions.
Profile
  • Commercially minded and comfortable with detailed product and structuring discussions.
  • Strong legal drafter who can translate commercial concepts into workable structures.
  • Practical problem solver who proposes solutions rather than only identifying risks.
  • Credible when advising and challenging senior Product and Business stakeholders.
  • Comfortable taking ownership from initial concept through negotiation, launch and ongoing operation.

Why Join Us
At Bybit, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching work environment. 
Our benefits include:
- Study Growth Fund: We support your professional development and continuous learning.
- Internal Events: Participate in regular team-building activities, workshops, and events designed to promote collaboration and innovation.
- Global Collaboration: Be part of a diverse, international team, working alongside colleagues from around the world.
- Career Advancement: Access opportunities for growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding global company.
- Internal Mobility: Grow with us- Your long-term development is important to us. We offer internal job opportunities to help build your career path.

Skills Required

  • Qualified lawyer with a JD, LLB, or equivalent degree
  • 12 or more years of legal experience
  • Significant in-house experience at a financial services, fintech, brokerage, or crypto/digital-asset firm
  • Expertise in securities law
  • Expertise in brokerage and clearing structures
  • Expertise in asset and fund management regulation
  • Expertise in cross-border payments licensing
  • Experience negotiating institutional brokerage, clearing, and outsourcing agreements
  • Familiarity with virtual asset and cryptocurrency regulatory frameworks
  • Experience with multi-jurisdictional licensing analysis
  • Strong drafting skills for consumer-facing product terms and conditions across legal entities and jurisdictions
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The Company
HQ: Dubai
3,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

Since its inception in March 2018, Bybit has emerged as a leading cryptocurrency exchange, offering a comprehensive suite of tailored crypto services and product solutions meticulously crafted for retail and institutional traders alike. Trusted by millions worldwide, Bybit continues to push the boundaries of innovation, consistently refining and expanding its multi-spectral product offerings. At the heart of Bybit's mission lies the unwavering commitment to providing a secure, reliable, and transparent trading platform that empowers investors to seamlessly navigate the dynamic world of crypto. Whether you seek to explore Spot or Derivatives trading, harness the potential of Mining and Staking products, or leverage API support for algorithmic trading, Bybit empowers you to take control of your crypto journey. As pioneers in the ever-evolving Web3 landscape, Bybit meticulously curates and incubates innovative crypto projects, decentralized solutions, and data-driven research, fostering a vibrant ecosystem of crypto education and growth opportunities. Our core values of empathy, responsiveness, and continuous improvement permeate every aspect of our operations, shaping an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and empowered. Bybit actively collaborates with regulatory bodies and institutions worldwide, playing a pivotal role in establishing robust safety and security frameworks, paving the way for a secure and dynamic future of crypto. Embrace the Digital Revolution with Bybit: Your Trusted Partner in the Crypto Frontier. #CryptoArk #Bybit

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