The Role
Provide commercial legal advice on financial-services licensing and cross-border regulatory matters. Support authorization projects, draft and review business plans, manuals, contracts, and legal documents; research foreign regulations; advise on license applications; liaise with external consultants and business teams to mitigate legal risk for new product launches.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best, so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever-growing talented team.
We are seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join our Licensing & New Products team. The role supports the expansion of our global footprint and innovative product offerings.
You will play a key role in advising on financial services regulatory licensing initiatives, assessing legal risk for new product launches, and providing counsel on cross-border legal matters. This is an exciting opportunity for a lawyer who thrives in a fast-paced, fintech-driven environment and is eager to contribute to key business decisions on a global scale.
Responsibilities:
- Supporting the projects for authorizations in different countries.
- Drafting and reviewing the business plans, different manuals required, contracts and other legal documents.
- Conducting research under regulation of different countries.
- Supporting and providing the right advice on various financial services license applications.
- Advising on different legal and regulatory matters.
- Collaborate closely with business teams to understand their strategic needs that effectively support key projects, partnerships and commercial goals.
Requirements:
- 3+ years PQE. Previous law firm/regulated financial services company experience is an advantage.
- Solid experience working across multiple jurisdictions.
- Experience with dealing with external legal & compliance consultants.
- Experience supporting various financial services licence applications is an advantage.
- Analytical skills, commercially oriented and eager to understand how the business operates to the very last detail.
- Strong task-management abilities.
- Ability to work autonomously, make decisions and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
- Business level proficiency in English or above (equivalent to B2 or above in CEFR).
What you will get in return:
• Competitive Salary: We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated.
• Work-Life Harmony: Join a company that genuinely cares about you - because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock. #LI-Hybrid
• Generous Time Off: Need a breather? Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry.
• Employee Referral Program: Love working here? Share the love! Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team.
• Comprehensive Health & Pension Benefits: From medical insurance to pension plans, we’ve got your back. Plus, location-specific benefits and perks!
• Workation Wonderland: Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits!
• Volunteer Days: Make a difference! Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community.
Be a key player at the forefront of the digital assets movement, propelling your career to new heights! Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding company that values and rewards talent, initiative, and creativity. Work alongside one of the most brilliant teams in the industry.
Our company has an Internal Reporting Procedure. It is available from the Human Resources Department upon request [email protected]. You may report a violation referred to in the Procedure under the terms specified therein.
Skills Required
- 3+ years PQE
- Experience working across multiple jurisdictions
- Experience dealing with external legal and compliance consultants
- Experience supporting financial services licence applications
- Previous law firm or regulated financial services company experience
- Analytical skills and commercial orientation
- Strong task-management abilities
- Ability to work autonomously, make decisions and drive results
- Business level proficiency in English (B2 or above)
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The Company
What We Do
Capital provides software that enables founders to raise, hold, spend, and send funds all in one place. Capital has evolved its flagship fundraising tool (formerly known as Party Round) to provide founders with banking solutions that streamline their startups.
