Assistant General Counsel, Product & Regulatory Legal Remote (anywhere in United Kingdom) + 4 more

The Company is seeking a Senior Product and Regulatory Lawyer to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in providing legal guidance on a wide range of regulatory matters, particularly those that intersect multiple regimes. The successful candidate will be responsible for advising on the regulatory classification and requirements for new products, including those that fall under MiFID II, MiCA, PSD2, EMD2, and banking regulations. This includes providing clarity on the applicable regime, its demands, and how to ensure compliance during the product launch process. The role also involves monitoring and interpreting EU legislative and supervisory developments, as well as leading or overseeing licensing and authorization workstreams. Applicants must be qualified lawyers with at least 15 years' of post-qualification experience in financial services regulatory law, preferably with a focus on the European Union. A deep understanding of MiFID II, MiCA, EU payment services and electronic money regulation, and EU banking regulation is essential. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing senior regulator relationships, instructing and supervising outside counsel, and a strong ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance. Experience in mentoring and managing legal teams, as well as a pragmatic, commercially accountable approach to legal and regulatory risk, are also key requirements. Familiarity with AI tools and a genuine interest in crypto and digital assets are considered advantageous.

Hiring Company

Kraken Digital Asset Exchange