Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform that enables scalable compliance.
From identity and business verification to ongoing monitoring, our platform adapts to your risk appetite and market demands, ensuring global compliance. Customize analytics and workflows with our no-code interface.
With over 4,000 clients across fintech, crypto, transportation, trading, e-commerce, education, and iGaming—including Bitpanda, Wirex, Avis, Bybit, Vodafone, Duolingo, Kaizen Gaming, and TransferGo.
Now we are looking for a Legal Counsel (Product Compliance: Crypto) who will be responsible for providing legal support for crypto-related products and services, as well as offering guidance on compliance and regulatory matters within the crypto space.
What you will be doing:
- Provide expert legal advice and support to both customers and colleagues on all compliance matters related to cryptoasset regulation.
- Offer legal assistance in maintaining existing crypto products and services, and support the development of new offerings within the scope of cryptoasset regulation.
- Participate in conducting periodic internal compliance audits to ensure that crypto products and services meet regulatory requirements.
- Assist in development and maintenance of relevant documentation, ensuring it is current and accurate.
- Monitor, analyze, and assess regulatory updates in the field of cryptoasset regulation, informing relevant teams of changes when necessary.
- Review marketing materials related to cryptoasset regulation.
- Manage additional responsibilities as assigned by management.
What we are looking for:
Must have:
- Law degree. By way of exception, we are ready to consider candidates without a law degree but with extensive experience in compliance and good command of legal research skills.
- In-depth knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to the crypto industry (preferably worldwide, at a minimum – in the EU), particularly in relation to the AML/CFT framework (customer due diligence, “Travel Rule”, etc).
- Attention to detail, strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities.
Nice to have:
- Over 1 year of practical experience in the cryptoasset field or, generally, in AML/CFT-regulated companies.
- Understanding of the major cryptoasset characteristics, protocols, blockchain consensus mechanisms.
What We Offer:
- Fully remote and flexible working schedule, with access to a coworking space (in some locations).
- Working with a product that matters. Our technology helps to protect millions of users and lots of online services worldwide.
- International project. Our team works from offices in Berlin, Limassol, London, and Miami, our customers are spread from Mexico and the USA to Hong Kong, South Korea, and Singapore.
- 1 extra day off to celebrate your birthday.
- 7 additional days to enjoy the Christmas & New Year holidays.
- 7 days of sick leave (without the need for documentation).
- Regular, fully covered team offsites to connect and collaborate.
- Learning opportunities and support to attend industry events with the team.
The hiring stages:TA screening -> Hiring Manager Interview -> Assignment -> Final Interview.
Sounds like a great opportunity for your career development? Then go ahead and apply!
We are a global community of innovators, creators, and thinkers, and we believe that diversity fuels our innovation. Sumsub is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Join us in shaping the future inclusively.
