Legal Counsel (AML and Compliance
Responsibilities
AML Frameworks: Lead and maintain AML/CFT compliance frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.
AML Policies & Procedures: Develop, review, and enhance AML-related policies and procedures, including KYC, CDD, EDD, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting, and financial crime prevention measures.
Regulatory Monitoring: Monitor regulatory developments and provide practical legal guidance on AML, compliance, financial regulations, and crypto legislation.
Risk Management: Assess legal and compliance risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures to support business operations.
Legal Advisory: Conduct legal research and advise internal stakeholders on legal and regulatory matters across the company's operating jurisdictions.
Commercial Agreements: Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements governed by international law while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Licensing Support: Support licensing and authorization processes for regulated financial and crypto businesses.
Regulatory Relations: Collaborate with regulators, external legal counsel, and compliance partners, and assist during regulatory audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
Internal Documentation: Develop, update, and maintain internal legal and compliance documentation, including AML Policies, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Terms of Service, NDAs, Provider Agreements, and other governance documents.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product, Operations, Finance, Risk, and Business teams to ensure compliance requirements are embedded into business operations, internal processes, and new product launches.
Requirements
Professional Background: 5+ years of experience in AML, Compliance, Financial Regulatory Law, or related legal practice within regulated financial environments.
Domain: Hands-on experience within fintech, crypto, banking, payment institutions (PSP/EMI), VASP, or other regulated financial services sectors.
AML Expertise: Practical experience designing, implementing, and maintaining AML frameworks and financial crime prevention programs.
Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of AML/CFT regulations, FATF Recommendations, risk-based approaches (RBA), and international AML standards.
Jurisdictional Exposure: Experience working with regulatory frameworks across the EU, Canada, South Africa (RSA), LATAM, or other international jurisdictions.
Regulatory Engagement: Experience supporting regulatory audits, inspections, licensing processes, and direct interaction with financial regulators.
Language Proficiency: Upper-Intermediate (B2+) level of English or higher.
Soft skills: Strong analytical thinking and sound decision-making abilities, excellent drafting and stakeholder management skills, and the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
Nice to Have
Certifications: Certifications CAMS, ICA, CFCS, or similar AML certifications;
Licensing: Experience with VASP licensing or blockchain and crypto projects.
Conditions & Benefits
Remote-friendly culture: Work from anywhere in the world with a flexible schedule in CET timezone;
Opportunities for growth: Take advantage of paid training, English-speaking clubs, support for certifications, and participation in professional events;
Reliable conditions: Transparent terms, stable compensation, and consistent support;
Room for ideas: We work in teams with full autonomy, empowered by our clients to take complete ownership of our projects.