Head of Legal leading legal and regulatory matters for a fast-scaling crypto company. Shaping policies and engaging with regulators under MiCAR and DORA in Munich, Germany.
Responsibilities
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
German legal qualification essential (Zweites Staatsexamen)
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