Overview
An international IT company specializing in services for the video game industry is seeking an experienced lawyer. The role involves creating legal documents for new business strategies and providing legal techniques related to implementing innovative business ideas. Fluency in English is required. This position offers an opportunity to grow as a legal specialist within the video game sector.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal consultation on business decisions, initiatives, and payment strategies, offering advice and solutions for general business and legal issues.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of laws and regulations related to payment services and digital innovation, including cryptocurrencies, blockchain, NFTs, decentralized finance (DeFi), PSD2, EMI/PI licensing, AMLD/AML-CFT, MiCA, and other relevant national regulations.
- Identify, summarize, and analyze the impact of new and proposed rules and regulations on business decisions and current strategies.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other documentation for new business ideas.
- Collaborate closely with business and technology teams to understand and achieve key objectives and assist in developing compelling product and service offerings.
- Manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Provide additional legal services and advice as needed.
Requirements
- Advanced English proficiency (C1 or higher) for non-US candidates.
- Minimum of 5 years of legal experience.
- Comfortable using modern collaboration tools such as Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence), Slack, Figma, and similar platforms; ability to quickly adapt to new tools.
- Knowledge of general corporate law and financial services law and regulation, including e-money institution (EMI) and payment institution (PI) licensing, PSD2, AMLD/AML-CFT regulations, and GDPR.
- Excellent legal research, oral, and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, identify issues, prioritize tasks, and multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Interest in decentralized finance (DeFi), cryptocurrency, and blockchain technology, with familiarity with MiCA and eagerness to learn more about the industry.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the cryptocurrency and/or gaming industry.
- Familiarity with payment systems and their functioning.
Compensation & Benefits
- Unlimited Flexible Time Off.
- Statutory pension contribution.
- Personalized career roadmap for each employee.
- Professional development opportunities through training and education.
- Supportive environment prioritizing physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Additional Information
- Background checks will be conducted, including criminal history, employment verification, education verification, and professional license verification, due to responsibilities involving access to confidential data, regulatory compliance, and handling sensitive legal and financial information.
- The organization is committed to equal opportunity employment and values diversity.
Location
- This position is open internationally; fluency in English is required for non-US candidates.