Legal counsel (Payments)

Reposted 28 Days Ago
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Remote
Mid level
Blockchain • Fintech • Payments • Cryptocurrency
The Role
Provide legal support for fintech and crypto operations including drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, supporting KYB onboarding, developing compliance policies (AML/CFT), and conducting regulatory research to ensure product and regional compliance.
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About Utorg

Founded in 2019, Utorg builds the infrastructure behind stablecoin payments: on/off-ramps, self-custodial wallets, and crypto cards. Over 2 million users across 130+ countries already buy, hold, and spend crypto through our app. On the B2B side, the same rails power 2,100+ platforms, with $2.4B+ moved to date.

Fully MiCA-authorized across the EEA. PCI DSS Level 2 certified. Backed by Dragonfly, TA Ventures, and Hypra.

Key Responsibilities
Contract Management: Draft, review, and assist in negotiating commercial agreements with payment service providers (PSPs), software vendors, and third-party suppliers.
Compliance & KYB Support: Provide hands-on support for Know Your Business (KYB) procedures, including verifying and onboarding corporate partners.
Policy Development: Assist in preparing, updating, and implementing internal corporate policies, rules, and compliance frameworks (e.g., AML/CFT policies).
Legal Research: Conduct detailed analytical research on global and regional legislative developments to support business expansion and product compliance.
Requirements & Qualifications
Strong analytical mind: Ability to dissect complex legal texts, identify potential risks, and propose structured solutions.
Industry Awareness: A solid, business-level understanding of the cryptocurrency, blockchain, and fintech sectors.
Foundational Understanding: A clear conceptual understanding (rather than deep operational proficiency) of European licensing regimes, specifically MiCA, MiFID, and EMI/PSD.
Compliance Frameworks: Good knowledge of international AML (Anti-Money Laundering) regulations and the Crypto Travel Rule.

Skills Required

  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements with PSPs, software vendors, and third-party suppliers.
  • Hands-on support for Know Your Business (KYB) procedures and corporate partner onboarding.
  • Assist in preparing, updating, and implementing internal corporate policies and compliance frameworks (e.g., AML/CFT).
  • Conduct detailed legal and regulatory research on global and regional legislative developments for product compliance.
  • Business-level understanding of cryptocurrency, blockchain, and fintech sectors.
  • Conceptual understanding of European licensing regimes (MiCA, MiFID, EMI/PSD).
  • Good knowledge of international AML regulations and the Crypto Travel Rule.
  • Strong analytical skills to identify legal risks and propose structured solutions.
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The Company
40 Employees

What We Do

Utorg is a fintech company that offers modern fiat to crypto exchange infrastructure, building interfaces and APIs for managing stablecoins and crypto, including on/off-ramps, stablecoin-linked cards, and self-custody superapps. It provides white-label wallet and payment infrastructure for enterprises.

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