Deep Blue Recruitment

Senior Legal Counsel - Crypto (m/f/d)

Deep Blue Recruitment  •  €90k - €120k/yr  •  Vienna, AT (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

We’re supporting a fast-scaling company in the Crypto space in their search for a Senior Legal Counsel. The company is scaling fast and now needs someone to lead legal and regulatory matters under MiCAR and DORA.

This is a hands-on leadership role. You’ll shape policy, engage with regulators, support product development, and establish internal frameworks from scratch. The company has big ambitions and needs someone who can make compliance a competitive advantage.

Tasks

  • Lead the development of legal, compliance, and regulatory functions across the organisation
  • Implement and refine the company’s MiCAR/DORA compliance strategy
  • Act as the main liaison with local regulators and auditors, ensuring transparent, high-quality reporting
  • Design and implement company policies across compliance, data protection, and data security
  • Monitor evolving regulatory developments and ensure ongoing alignment with crypto-related frameworks
  • Advise product and strategy teams on the regulatory implications of new features and services
  • Manage licence applications and regulatory approvals where required

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience in legal, compliance, or regulatory roles, ideally within financial services, crypto, or fintech
  • Strong knowledge of MiCAR, DORA, and other relevant EU regulations (e.g. MiFID II, PSD2, e-money, securities law)
  • Hands-on experience managing licence applications and direct engagement with regulators
  • Solid grounding in data protection and information security obligations
  • Comfortable operating independently and building structure in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial setting

If this sounds like you, apply today!

Deep Blue Recruitment

About Deep Blue Recruitment

At Deep Blue Recruitment, we specialise in placing exceptional legal and compliance professionals with innovative companies and funds.

Founded in 2019, we bring deep industry knowledge and a trusted network of lawyers who understand how to operate inside modern, fast-moving organisations. We help you hire smarter by matching you with talent that aligns with your culture, strategy, and long-term goals.

What We Do

• Permanent Legal & Compliance Recruitment

• General Counsel & Legal On-Demand (Fractional / Interim Counsel)

Why Work With Us

• Specialists in legal hiring with a clear view of the market

• Access to an established network of high-calibre legal professionals

• Targeted, efficient delivery focused on quality and fit

If you’re scaling your legal function or planning your next hire, we’re ready to support you.

Industry
Legal & Compliance
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Berlin, DE
Year Founded
2019
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