Senior Legal Counsel

What is the role about?

As Legal Counsel, you will help Bitvavo towards the next phase in our growth. With MiCAR coming, there will be unique opportunities for you to strengthen our legal framework, act as an internal knowhow centre to all departments of the company, as well as implement appropriate measures and control to ensure we are compliant with all local and regional requirements.

Independently or supported by junior legal counsel, you will strengthen the legal framework of Bitvavo, ensure that this framework is executed and improve the legal framework on a continuous basis. This includes a wide range of topics, including partnerships, new products, corporate, employment, contracting, complaints handling, GDPR and acting as corporate secretary.

You will provide support to the many exciting projects that Bitvavo is working on. You directly advise the board and Chief Risk Officer on strategic matters.

How will you be successful?

• At least 6 years of relevant work experience, preferably gained in the tech or fintech industry and/or within a reputable law firm
• You can independently or within a cross-disciplinary team get projects across the finish line.
• You are eager to help get Bitvavo to the next level
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Flexible mindset, the ability to work in a fast paced environment, as well as negotiation skills, ambition, resilience and resourcefulness
• Written and verbal communication in English and Dutch (preferred)

Bitvavo does not accept resumes from staffing, search, or recruitment firms without a signed agreement. If you send us a resume without such an agreement, we may contact the candidate directly without any obligation whatsoever and no fee of any kind will be paid should we hire the candidate.