Senior legal counsel (вакансія неактивна)

EXMO is a global crypto exchange with over 2 million users worldwide. We’re building a secure and transparent ecosystem for digital asset trading and payments. Our mission is to make crypto simple, reliable, and accessible for everyone — and compliance and legal excellence are key parts of that journey.

We’re now looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our legal and compliance team. You’ll help us navigate the fast-evolving regulatory landscape across Europe, support licensing initiatives, and ensure that our business runs in full legal alignment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead legal support across different jurisdictions (EU & El Salvadore), ensuring the company’s compliance with crypto, financial, and data protection regulations.
• Oversee employment and contractor relations — review and update agreements, advise on local labour and tax requirements, and support HR and finance teams in cross-border setups.
• Develop and maintain core legal frameworks — Terms of Service, commercial and partner agreements, data protection policies, and internal templates.
• Identify and mitigate legal and sanctions-related risks, providing proactive advice on new products, partnerships, and business operations.
• Safeguard intellectual property and maintain proper corporate governance across multiple entities.

What we expect

• 5+ years of legal experience in fintech, crypto, or financial services, preferably within a regulated environment.
• Proven experience in drafting and negotiating commercial, service, and employment/contractor agreements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience with licensing or regulatory filings (e.g., CASP, EMI, or other financial licenses) will be a strong advantage.
• Ability to work independently and proactively, managing priorities and anticipating legal risks several steps ahead.
• Excellent contract drafting and analytical skills in English (B2 level or higher).
• Fluency in Ukrainian or Russian for effective internal communication.
• Practical knowledge of corporate governance and intellectual property protection.
• Business-oriented mindset with the ability to provide clear and actionable legal guidance to non-legal teams.

Interview Process

1. HR interview — to get to know you better.
2. Meeting with CFO and CEO — to align on strategy and leadership approach.
3. Final offer stage.

Perks of being a part of EXMO 🙌

Crypto teaches us to be flexible — forget about cliché employer offerings and grab the perks that you really deserve!

• Competitive salary.
• Flexibility with full remote work or comfy coworking — it’s up to you.
• Reimbursement of English lessons and sports activities.
• 100% sick leave coverage.
• 10 days off per year without sick leave certificate.
• 20 days annual vacation.
• Extra day-off 🎉 for your birthday, wedding, or child’s birthday.

A friendly international team that can’t wait to welcome a new leader 😉