Are you an experienced attorney with insight into the world of Fintech? Someone who understands crypto and the blockchain space.
Our client, an American-based company is expanding globally by being one of the first movers to bring cryptocurrency to Africa and the Middle East at large. The mission is to make cryptocurrency/blockchain and other FinTech services more accessible, and affordable, than ever before. This dynamic company is looking to hire a FinTech Attorney.
Our client’s vision strives to form a committed team of forward-thinkers who collectively create a supportive, welcoming and highly innovative environment for all. Whilst driving business through technology.
Job Type: Full-Time | Remote
Requirements
The ideal candidate is someone who has:
- Law degree from a recognized institution. Strong preference for an LLM
- Member of the Bar Association
- At least 10 years post call
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in FinTech or financial services
- Fluency in English
- Legal experience in international matters required
- Ability to explain and deliver technical solutions in a practical way
- Strong experience in contract law
- Ability to manage simultaneously multiple projects involving various stakeholders and to deliver results within deadlines
- Ability to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Experience in, and passion for, fintech, payments and, anti-money laundering
- Familiarity with financial infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data privacy issues a plus
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
- Strong skills in analysis, problem solving and resolving disputes
- Flexibility and effective team skills
- Ability to assess issues and clearly articulate solutions that achieve strategic and operational objectives
- Ability to prepare memoranda, contracts and other legal documents that are clear and comprehensible
- Able to represent our client before external constituencies in a way that reflects well on the organisation
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Responsibilities
- Provide support and legal advice to our client in meeting the legal needs of the organization spanning a variety of areas (including contracts, taxation, intellectual property, regulation, employment, and other matters)
- Offer legal guidance and advice for maintaining legal presence in several African jurisdictions most importantly including local registration, corporate governance and regulatory requirements, and analyzing legal issues affecting company operations
- Ensure intercompany agreements are maintained in place
- Advise on applicable laws, rulings, and regulations of local, national and international laws
- Oversee and manage company’s dispute resolution portfolio
- Prepare, review and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents
- Facilitate corporate governance for our client and liaise with the Director of Legal Services, including facilitating shareholder and board meetings and review applicable minutes and resolutions
- Oversee compliance with contracts, policies and standards
- Select and collaborate with external counsel, as needed
All CV’s to be submitted in English. If this sounds like the perfect job opportunity then apply today!
