Legal Counsel (EEA Legal), Malta

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Saint Julian's, Malta

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Full-time

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Posted 6 months ago

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Job Description

The Role You will provide end-to-end legal support for Crypto.com’s EEA operations, advising on product, regulatory, and commercial matters across multiple jurisdictions. You will partner with Compliance, Product, Operations, and Risk, and to enable compliant, scalable growth under evolving EU/EEA frameworks.

Requirements

Qualified lawyer in an EU jurisdiction with strong academic credentials;
5+ years PQE in top-tier law firms and/or in-house fintech/financial services/crypto;
Deep knowledge of EU financial and digital-asset regulation: MiCA, PSD2, AML/CFT, Travel Rule, consumer/marketing rules; working familiarity with DORA, DAC8/CARF and GDPR;
Experience interfacing with EU regulators and managing multi-jurisdictional projects;
Strong commercial contracting skills and clear, practical risk-based advice;
Excellent English (written and spoken); additional EU language(s) a plus;
Comfortable in fast-paced, international environments; strong ownership and collaboration;

Nice to Have

Experience with investment services, custody, market integrity frameworks, and operational resilience;
Knowledge of blockchain technology, tokenomics, and DeFi;
Prior experience at a crypto exchange, broker, or EMI.

Responsibilities

Advice on EU/EEA regulatory regimes impacting crypto and digital finance, including MiCA, PSD2, the EU Transfer of Funds/Travel Rule, AML/CFT, DORA and marketing rules;
Support licensing, registrations, supervisory interactions, and regulatory change projects; draft submissions and respond to regulator RFIs;
Provide product counseling for exchange, wallet, staking/rewards, payments/card, and institutional offerings; review UX, disclosures, and terms;
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (vendor, technology, data, liquidity, custody, partnership, marketing);
Manage cross-border legal risk, horizon scanning, and implementation of EU guidance (ESMA/EBA) and NCA expectations;
Contribute to internal controls, audits, and board/management reporting.

#Hybrid

Life @ Crypto.com

Empowered to think big. Try new opportunities while working with a talented, ambitious and supportive team.

Transformational and proactive working environment. Elevate employees to find thoughtful and innovative solutions.

Growth from within. We help to develop new skill-sets that would impact the shaping of your personal and professional growth.

Work Culture. Our colleagues are some of the best in the industry; we are all here to help and support one another.

One cohesive team. Engage stakeholders to achieve our ultimate goal - Cryptocurrency in every wallet.

Are you ready to kickstart your future with us?

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical insurance package with extended coverage to dependents

Attractive annual leave entitlement including: birthday, work anniversary

Work Flexibility Adoption. Flexi-work hour and hybrid or remote set-up

Aspire career alternatives through us. Our internal mobility program can offer employees a diverse scope.

Work Perks: crypto.com visa card provided upon joining

Our Crypto.com benefits packages vary depending on region requirements, you can learn more from our talent acquisition team.

About Crypto.com:

Founded in 2016, Crypto.com serves more than 150 million customers and is the world's fastest growing global cryptocurrency platform. Our vision is simple: Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet™. Built on a foundation of security, privacy, and compliance, Crypto.com is committed to accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency through innovation and empowering the next generation of builders, creators, and entrepreneurs to develop a fairer and more equitable digital ecosystem.

Learn more at https://crypto.com.

Crypto.com is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an environment where opportunities are presented to everyone in a fair and transparent way. Crypto.com values diversity and inclusion, seeking candidates with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills that complement and strengthen our team.

Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment purposes only.

Responsibilities

Advice on EU/EEA regulatory regimes impacting crypto and digital finance, including MiCA, PSD2, the EU Transfer of Funds/Travel Rule, AML/CFT, DORA and marketing rules;
Support licensing, registrations, supervisory interactions, and regulatory change projects; draft submissions and respond to regulator RFIs;
Provide product counseling for exchange, wallet, staking/rewards, payments/card, and institutional offerings; review UX, disclosures, and terms;
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (vendor, technology, data, liquidity, custody, partnership, marketing);
Manage cross-border legal risk, horizon scanning, and implementation of EU guidance (ESMA/EBA) and NCA expectations;
Contribute to internal controls, audits, and board/management reporting.

Requirements

Qualified lawyer in an EU jurisdiction with strong academic credentials;
5+ years PQE in top-tier law firms and/or in-house fintech/financial services/crypto;
Deep knowledge of EU financial and digital-asset regulation: MiCA, PSD2, AML/CFT, Travel Rule, consumer/marketing rules; working familiarity with DORA, DAC8/CARF and GDPR;
Experience interfacing with EU regulators and managing multi-jurisdictional projects;
Strong commercial contracting skills and clear, practical risk-based advice;
Excellent English (written and spoken); additional EU language(s) a plus;
Comfortable in fast-paced, international environments; strong ownership and collaboration;

Nice to Have

Experience with investment services, custody, market integrity frameworks, and operational resilience;
Knowledge of blockchain technology, tokenomics, and DeFi;
Prior experience at a crypto exchange, broker, or EMI.

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