Head of Legal
The Open Platform
Legal · Full-time
Remote
Posted on Oct 25, 2024
The Open Platform is a team of enthusiastic professionals united by the goal of creating blockchain products used every day by hundreds of millions of people all over the world.
Through our venture initiatives, we are creating a collaborative community of multi-million-dollar companies that develop unique services in The Open Network (TON) Blockchain ecosystem — the first crypto technology adopted by mass audiences.
Now we're looking for a Head of Legal (Regulatory and Compliance) to join our legal team in a portfolio project.
Responsibilities:
- Regulatory research & advisory: Conduct in-depth research on global regulations, working with external advisors to guide senior management and product teams on legal implications.
- Risk identification & solutions: Proactively identify regulatory risks, recommend solutions, and support the business in maintaining compliance.
- Implementation of regulations: Translate regulatory requirements into actionable steps, ensuring seamless integration into business practices.
- Compliance reviews: Lead reviews of new projects, ensuring they meet all legal and regulatory standards.
- Monitor crypto regulations: Stay updated on evolving cryptocurrency laws and keep the business informed of key changes.
- Policy development: Implement and maintain compliance policies, ensuring they align with current regulations and business objectives.
- External relations: Build relationships with regulatory bodies and manage external counsel as needed.
- Hiring a high-performing team and Building effective workflows.
Requirements:
- Extensive experience (10 + years) in financial law and compliance in a financial institution.
- A higher education and a degree in law.
- Interest in blockchain.
- Excellent knowledge and experience of identifying compliance risks and potential vulnerabilities, advising on best practices to effectively and efficiently address those findings.
- Strong understanding of international regulations, particularly in the UK, EU.
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to grasp new ideas and concepts quickly and use them effectively.
- Excellent command of the English language.
Compensation & perks:
- Competitive salary & bonuses Rewards that reflect your value.
- Remote working.
- Generous time off: Paid holidays, personal days, and mental health days.
- Learning & Development Access to courses, learning budgets, and career growth opportunities.
- Collaborative culture: Work in a diverse, high-performing team that values innovation.
- Team-building events.
- Work-life balance: Flexible hours and support for a healthy balance.
The Open Platform is an equal opportunity employer.