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Senior Legal Counsel (EU) | Remote

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Senior Legal Counsel (EU)

Responsibilities

Reporting to Head of Legal Department, or Senior Counsel, you will be an important member of our team of regulatory and licensing lawyers.
You and your team will handle legal issues relating to Commercial work (e.g. Contracts, Product, IP, etc.) and/or on-going licensing and financial regulatory matters globally.
You and the team will handle on-going commercial issues and contracts globally, such as sponsorships, advertising, procurement, MOUs, NDAs, token listings, terms and conditions,
brokerage, licensing and custody agreements.
You may support us on Disputes (litigation/arbitration) and Employment work depending on interest although you are not required to have prior specialism in these areas.
You will be responsible for addressing commercial contracts risks within the company, and proposing measures to mitigate and reduce such risks.
Where appropriate, you will be representing us before commercial parties in negotiations.
You will lead the efforts to manage external law firms including their engagement, review of their work and approval of fees with on-going matter-management to ensure the best results for us.
You will represent the legal team before internal stakeholders to provide robust, commercially sensible, accurate and practical advice and to manage their expectations throughout the life of the matter.

Qualified lawyer ideally with 2-7 years of post-qualification legal experience in a reputable law firm and/or in-house organisation.
Graduated with a law degree from a reputable university
Ability to handle commercial contract matters from beginning-to-end.
Start-up experience is preferred, especially demonstrable experience in handling complex legal matters in fast-paced and exacting situations.
Experience and knowledge of crypto products, regulations and transactions are advantageous.
Ability to work independently, exercise common sense judgement and make tough decisions.
Excellent legal drafting and interpretation skills.
Excellent command of English

What You Should Know About Senior Legal Counsel (EU) | Remote, OSL

Join our innovative team as a Senior Legal Counsel (EU) and become an integral part of our dynamic legal department! You'll work closely with the Head of Legal and support a talented team of regulatory and licensing lawyers in addressing global commercial legal issues. This unique remote opportunity will see you involved in drafting and negotiating a variety of legal documents, including contracts, NDAs, and terms and conditions, which are essential for our sponsorships and advertising efforts. As the Senior Legal Counsel, your keen judgment will help mitigate commercial risks while you represent us in negotiations with external parties. You'll also play a pivotal role in managing relationships with external law firms, ensuring their contributions align with our strategic objectives. Your expertise will be invaluable in navigating employment and dispute-related legal matters, even if they're not your primary focus. With a law degree from a respected university and 2 to 7 years of legal experience—whether in-house or within a reputable law firm—you'll bring a wealth of knowledge about complex legal scenarios, particularly within fast-paced startups. Familiarity with crypto regulations and products is a significant advantage as you adapt to the ever-evolving landscape of financial regulations. Your ability to operate independently, combined with superb legal drafting skills, will allow you to provide practical and commercial insights to internal stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and robust outcomes. If you're ready to make a powerful impact in the legal arena, we'd love to hear from you!

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What are the main responsibilities of a Senior Legal Counsel (EU) at our company?

As a Senior Legal Counsel (EU), you'll be responsible for handling a wide range of legal issues related to commercial work, including contracts, product regulations, intellectual property, and ongoing licensing and financial matters. You'll negotiate complex commercial contracts, manage relationships with external law firms, and provide detailed legal advice to various internal stakeholders to help navigate and mitigate risks.