Corporate Lawyer
Europe | Full-time
Responsibilities
Global Structuring & Tax Strategy:
- Analyze business needs and implement ready-to-use legal solutions to optimize our structure across multiple jurisdictions, focusing on legally minimizing the tax burden. This requires microscopic analysis of legislation, leveraging AI tools while strictly verifying all AI-generated findings against primary legal sources, and selecting optimal legal forms, ownership chains, and service providers to support global growth
- Apply deep knowledge of local laws, Double Tax Treaties (DTT), and OECD guidelines. You will handle complex issues with the constant support of the manager, and with the possibility to engage the best service providers worldwide
- Develop mechanisms to protect, organize, and diversify company assets (throught virtual assets, real estate, activity of hedge funds, etc.)
- Oversee the good standing of holding and some operational companies (usually 1-2 per specialist). Monitor reporting deadlines and coordinate with external providers and internal departments to ensure full regulatory adherence
Banking Relations & Compliance:
- Review corporate documentation (audits, financial reports, contracts) to analyze cash flows, identify gaps, and provide recommendations for improvement
- Prepare comprehensive Source of Wealth (SoW) substantiations and compliance files for banks, EMIs, and service providers to ensure uninterrupted operational activity
Contract Management & Operational Support:
- Upon the request of the manager to draft, review, and negotiate internal agreements, service contracts with vendors, and NDAs, ensuring all terms strictly protect the company’s interests
Requirements
- Education: Master’s Degree in Law
- Experience: 2+ years in a legal role with a strong focus on corporate structuring, international tax planning, and cross-border contracting within the International Financial Services sector
- Strong knowledge of international tax laws and understanding of Double Tax Treaties principles.
- Language: Upper-Intermediate English or higher (must be able to draft legal documents and negotiate effectively)
Will be a plus
- Experience in obtaining licenses for Fintech companies (CFDs, VASP, etc.)
- Hands-on experience opening accounts with Tier-1 Banks, EMIs, and PSPs
- Background in conducting due diligence and compliance checks (KYC/KYB/AML) for financial institutions
- Knowledge of MiFID II, CFD/FX broker regulations, or payment service directives
- Understanding of IP Property structuring
We offer
- The opportunity to to work on complex, non-trivial legal tasks with real impact on global crypto and fintech operations
- Direct involvement in licensing and structuring processes alongside top-tier financial and legal service providers
- 20 paid vacation days per year
- 10 paid sick leave days per year
- Public holidays as per the company’s approved Public holiday list
- Medical insurance
- Opportunity to work remotely
- Professional education budget
- Language learning budget
- Wellness budget (gym membership, sports gear and related expenses)