AML and Compliance Counsel

Skopos Labs is looking for an experienced Legal Specialist (AML & Compliance).
 

Responsibilities

AML & Regulatory Compliance

• Implement and maintain AML/CFT policies and procedures in line with external partners' requirements and applicable regulations.
• Adapt and update AML documentation covering KYC, CDD, EDD, sanctions, transaction monitoring, and financial crime prevention to the company's business activities.
• Review existing policies, identify gaps, implement updates, and escalate potential compliance issues or complex matters.

Legal Documentation & Regulatory Support

• Prepare, review, and adapt legal documents based on templates and guidance from legal and compliance partners.
• Support licensing, regulatory reporting, audits, inspections, and compliance reviews for financial and crypto businesses.
• Conduct legal research on AML, compliance, and crypto regulations across operating jurisdictions.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of commercial agreements and corporate governance documents.

Internal Governance

• Prepare, adapt, and maintain internal legal and compliance documentation, including AML Policies, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Terms of Service, NDAs, and Provider Agreements.
• Coordinate with internal teams to implement legal and compliance requirements across business processes and new product launches.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date legal and compliance records.

   

Requirements

Professional Experience

• 3+ years of experience in AML, Compliance, Financial Regulatory Law, or a related legal practice. 
• Degree in Law.
• Experience in fintech, crypto, banking, payment institutions (PSP/EMI), VASP, or other regulated financial services.
• Practical experience working with AML policies, regulatory documentation, and compliance procedures.
• Experience adapting, implementing, or maintaining compliance requirements and internal policies.

• Experience working with external legal counsel or compliance partners will be a strong advantage.

   

Regulatory Expertise

Good knowledge of:

• AML/CFT regulations and international best practices;
• KYC, CDD, EDD, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity reporting;
• Risk-based approach (RBA) and financial crime prevention;
• Crypto regulation and licensing requirements;
• FATF Recommendations and international AML standards.

• Experience working with regulatory frameworks in the EU, Canada, South Africa (RSA), LATAM, or other international jurisdictions will be a strong advantage.

   

Skills

• Upper-Intermediate English (B2+) or higher for written and verbal communication.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret and accurately implement legal and regulatory requirements.
• Strong legal drafting and documentation skills.
• Ability to work with established guidelines and procedures while identifying potential gaps or inconsistencies.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

• Proactive and responsible approach, with the ability to recognize when a matter requires further review or escalation.

   

How we work

• Results over hours. We agree on goals and trust you to get there.
• Learning by doing. Real tasks, real challenges and colleagues who share what they know.

• People first. We support each other at work and outside of it.

   

Hiring process

• Intro call with HR.
• Qualification interview. 
• Pre-Offer call with HR and Offer.