Regulatory & Compliance Lawyer - Cryptocurrency

Posted 10 May 2022
Salary £80000 - £90000 per annum
LocationLondon
Job type Permanent
ReferencePC 9926_1652195772
Contact NamePau Calm

Job description

Regulatory & Compliance lawyer - Cryptocurrency

Inventum Group is currently partnering with a Cryptocurrency start-up, who are seeking a lawyer of circa 3PQE to join their legal team.

This role will require you to have an understanding of the regulatory space and a desire to expand your knowledge into the Cryptocurrency sector (experience in crypto is not essential).

You would be joining a start-up that has a strong focus on work life balance, that is keen to ensure a collaborative and working environment and has a General Counsel that has a real passion to develop their staff.

Tasks and duties:

  • taking the lead on matters such as AML, ABC and KYC
  • completing due diligence on both clients and investors
  • liaising on GDPR for internal matters and employees
  • financial regulatory research i.e., MIFID
  • Wolfsberg Questionnaires
  • financial Transparency
  • understand key reporting obligations and ensure that there is compliance

This dual regulatory and compliance role would allow for development and growth. The team is keen to mentor and ensure that lawyers become well rounded in-house Counsel.

Requirements:

  • To be a lawyer who has trained in-house or with secondment experience and able to take responsibility
  • Desire to upskill in the field of crypto investments
  • Strong drafting skills with awareness of the multijurisdictional landscape
  • Manage external stakeholders.

Inventum Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.