Assistant General Counsel

Join us in building the future of finance.

Our mission is to democratize finance for all - and it has never been more urgent. An estimated $124 trillion in assets is expected to transfer to younger generations over the next two decades. This is the largest wealth shift in human history—and we're building at the center of it. 

We're applying frontier technologies to tackle the world's biggest financial problems and give people power to shape their future. To do that we're assembling an elite team: Bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired for urgency and precision. 

This is a technological competition. Victory goes to the sharpest and most hardcore team.  If you're ready to make global impact, keep reading.

About the team + role

As an Assistant General Counsel, you will ensure robust legal and regulatory coverage across Bitstamp's operations in multiple jurisdictions, particularly in Luxembourg, British Virgin Islands, the United Kingdom, and Singapore. This position supports the company's ongoing compliance, licensing, and product development initiatives within an increasingly complex regulatory environment for crypto-assets and payment services.

This role is based in our Luxembourg office, with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week. 

At Bitstamp by Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams. 

• Serve as regulatory counsel with a focus on financial and crypto regulation in the European Union (primarily Luxembourg and Slovenia, potentially Lithuania) and other relevant markets (e.g. British Virgin Islands, United Kingdom, Singapore).
• Manage licensing and regulatory communications, including ongoing supervision and regulatory correspondence from Legal perspective.
• Provide strategic legal advice on the design, development, and modification of products and services in response to evolving regulatory landscapes.
• Counsel internal stakeholders on crypto-asset services, payment services, and e-money frameworks.
• Lead or independently handle regulatory and product implementation projects, anticipating risks and proposing practical, business-aligned solutions.
• Provide general in-house legal support, including but not limited to corporate governance, litigation support, and contract negotiation and review.

• Law Degree in any EU jurisdiction, LLM considered an asset.
• At least 8 years of experience in an in-house legal role or in a law firm of good repute.
• Strong knowledge in crypto assets/products and related regulation.
• Strong knowledge in corporate, finance, payment, data and/or consumer protection laws.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent knowledge of English language (written and verbal).  
• Ability to analyze and synthesize complex information and distil into readily comprehensible and practical advice relevant to the commercial, strategic and financial context, applying a risk-based approach to development of business solutions and decision-making. Demonstrate a creative and innovative approach by finding different ways to look at problems and design novel solutions. 
• Autonomous, pro-active and hands-on with the ability to prioritize and manage own work effectively, apply a breadth of technical, business, product and customer domain knowledge, own the outcome and make an impact.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.  
• Used to working in a diverse, international, fast-moving business and fast evolving regulatory environment. 

We're looking for collaborative, intensely driven people to be part of our journey in democratizing finance for all. Bitstamp by Robinhood is not a place for complacency, it's a place for builders. We're a high-performing, fast moving team, where ethics and making a real impact drive everything we do. 

If our mission energizes you and you're ready to give us all you've got, we look forward to seeing your application.

Bitstamp by Robinhood provides equal opportunity for all applicants, offers reasonable accommodations upon request, and complies with applicable equal employment and privacy laws. Inclusion is built into how we hire and work—welcoming different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so everyone can do their best.