Corporate – Regulatory Lawyer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Poland.

📋 Description

• Oversee corporate structures and maintain statutory registers.

• Draft and manage board resolutions, UWCs, and minutes from meetings.

• Manage processes related to changes in directors and ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs).

• Administer the compliance calendar, including annual returns, license renewals, and filings.

• Provide guidance on restructurings and changes in ownership.

• Take full responsibility for Electronic Money Institution (EMI) and Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) licenses.

• Maintain an obligations register and ensure adherence to compliance standards.

• Advise on the regulatory scope for new products and markets.

• Prepare regulatory submissions and liaise with regulatory bodies.

• Monitor developments in MiCA, FATF Travel Rule, and EMI safeguarding requirements.

• Negotiate and draft agreements with banks, payment service providers (PSPs), exchanges, and custodians.

• Evaluate terms for regulatory compliance.

• Provide advice on risk management in high-risk sectors.

• Assist in structuring payment flows involving cryptocurrencies, fiat, stablecoins, and cross-border transactions.

• Maintain master agreements and documentation related to safeguarding.

• Review Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT) policies for effectiveness.

• Advise on Know Your Customer (KYC)/Know Your Business (KYB) protocols, Politically Exposed Persons (PEP), and sanctions screening.

• Support the implementation of the Travel Rule.

• Assist with requests from Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) and law enforcement agencies.

• Provide legal support to compliance, operations, product development, and finance teams.

• Review client terms and conditions, agreements, and fee schedules.

• Draft commercial contracts with clients and partners.

• Offer guidance on EMI capital and safeguarding requirements.

• Assist the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) with regulatory reporting and submissions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with over 6 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) in payments, cryptocurrency, or digital assets.

• Practical experience with EMI, Payment Institution (PI), and VASP licensing.

• In-depth understanding of PSD2, FCA PSR 2017, MiCA, and FATF Recommendations 15 and 16.

• Strong foundation in corporate law.

• Experience negotiating with banks and PSPs in high-risk industries.

• Familiarity with AML/CFT and safeguarding frameworks.

• Exceptional English drafting abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements