Crypto and Fintech Advisor (Licensing, EMI)

About the role
We are looking for a lawyer with hands-on crypto experience to lead licensing and regulatory matters and to support our clients on an ongoing basis.

Responsibilities
Prepare and manage licensing applications (VASP, MiCA, EMI and payment institution licenses)
Liaise with regulators and respond to their requests
Develop and maintain AML/KYC policies and compliance documentation
Provide legal support for products, terms of service and client agreements
Advise clients on regulatory, sanctions and licensing questions
Keep management updated on regulatory changes

Requirements
Mandatory practical experience with crypto projects and licensing
Experience with EMI or payment institution licensing
Knowledge of EU regulation (MiCA, AMLD) and the regimes of jurisdictions such as Lithuania, Poland, Malta, Cyprus, Estonia
Strong client-facing skills
Ukrainian/Russian, professional English

Nice to have: experience in a crypto exchange, payment company or specialised fintech law firm; familiarity with Asian regulatory regimes.