Legal Counsel Regulatory (Crypto)

At SwissBorg, our mission is to build a spectrum of investment experiences that help people redefine wealth. Our app has over 880,000+ verified users, offering the best price and liquidity across 15 fiat currencies to buy 300+ cryptocurrencies. Users can earn yield, diversify their portfolios with our themed crypto bundles, and gain access to exclusive alpha investment opportunities. Our community is rapidly expanding, with more than $1.9 billion in assets held in the app and over 55,000 premium users.

Join us in shaping the future of finance, pushing the boundaries of what's possible, and transforming the way people manage their wealth. Whether you’re in Austria or Taiwan, and whether your portfolio is worth one dollar or a million, SwissBorg provides the best tools to learn about digital currencies and manage your wealth effectively.

Join the team to help revolutionise the world together!

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Legal Counsel to join our legal team. This role focuses on providing regulatory advice and support on matters relating to cryptoasset services and blockchain technology. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Head of Legal to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

You will::
• Monitor and analyse regulatory developments in the cryptoassets space
• Assist in the interpretation and implementation of new regulations affecting cryptoassets (MiCA, DORA, PSD, etc) and financial instruments (MiFID2)
• Assist with legal advice on cryptoassets-related products and initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance in product development and business operations
• Assist in developing and updating internal policies and procedures to comply with evolving regulatory requirements
• Support in liaising with regulatory bodies and government agencies
• Researching a range of novel legal and regulatory questions and participating in providing legal analyses and recommendations to inform business decisions
• Participate in training and educational efforts within the company related to cryptoassets regulations.

About you::
• Master of Laws
• Excellent knowledge in European cryptoassets regimes, ideally also in traditional financial instruments
• 2-3 years of legal experience, preferably in financial services, fintech, technology, or a related field
• Knowledge of and interest in cryptoassets, blockchain technology, and digital finance
• Eagerness to understand the underlying technicality is a plus
• Familiarity with industry practices and professional standards
• Business acumen
• Strong business partnership culture, combined with a solution-oriented attitude and capable of performing even in challenging situations
• Great writing and communication skills in English, with proven verbal and written fluency; French is a plus
• Proven ability to understand legal and regulatory concepts and convert them into relevant, practical, local business requirements
• Autonomous, adaptive, ability to think outside of the box, creative

Why you should apply:

- Freedom to build the company of your dreams
- Learn with (super cool) experts in finance, engineering, AI, psychology and business
- BORG bonus based on our meritocratic system
- Flexible working hours
- 25 working days of vacation + local holidays
- We'll provide you with a MacBook and a cutting edge tech stack to help you do your best work
- Annual company and team retreats - We'd love to see you at the next one!
- Continuous learning and development opportunities

If our job description speaks to you, but you don’t feel like you meet 100% of the requirements, apply anyway! You may have skills we didn’t even know we needed.

At SwissBorg, we embrace diversity. We strongly believe that getting the best outcome requires different perspectives and backgrounds. We’re committed to openness, curiosity and creating an inclusive culture because we know that diverse teams build better products and generate better ideas. We strongly encourage applications from everyone!

Familiarising yourself with our product is crucial for anyone looking to join our team. Please make sure to test the app, explore our blog for the latest developments, and follow our Careers Page, LinkedIn, and X for regular company updates!