Legal Counsel - Blockchain & Digital Assets

BCAS Group is looking to recruit a lawyer experienced in financial services & digital assets to join its fast-growing team. The candidate should have at least three years’ worth of hands-on experience on regulatory matters, and should have a keen interest in following the latest developments across such industries, particularly the crypto-asset industry. Preference will be given to those candidates who also have additional experience/knowledge in fintech, investment services and/or capital markets.

Some of the undertaken functions include the following:

• Provide legal support and regulatory advice to current and prospective clients, primarily in relation to digital assets, company law, investment legislation, capital markets and funds.
• Drafting and reviewing of agreements, policies, procedures or any other documents required by clients and/or BCAS.
• Communicate effectively with external parties, including local and foreign competent authorities and external consultants.
• Assisting clients with license applications, including drafting/ reviewing of business plans and liaising with competent authorities.
• Drafting of legal opinions, including amongst others, classifying tokens/crypto-assets under various legal regimes.
• General liaison with clients.
• Keep apprised of legislative and regulatory changes affecting the business, including the financial services and capital markets sectors.

Apart from working on regulatory matters falling within the scope of the European and Maltese legislative frameworks, the candidate will also get the opportunity to work on regulatory matters pertaining to other jurisdictions, including Singapore. The candidate should be ready to work in an extremely fast-paced environment and be able to provide bespoke advice and solutions which meet the clients’ needs. Self-motivation is key. Variety and novelty of work are one of the benefits for this particular role, as well as direct contact with some notable companies in their respective fields. Training with respect to innovative sectors such as digital assets can be provided.

This position is open to candidates based in the EU & UK

We are looking forward to receiving your application!