Location: Vaduz, Liechtenstein
Position: Full-time, Executive Management Level
About the Opportunity:
An exciting opportunity to join a rapidly expanding digital asset platform as the Director of Legal & Compliance. As a key member of the Executive Management team, you will be instrumental in shaping the company's legal and compliance strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving business growth. This position offers a dynamic work environment and the chance to make a significant impact on the company's long-term success. The role includes participation in a long-term incentive plan, aligning success with the company’s growth.
Responsibilities:
Legal:
- Manage all legal matters, ensuring compliance with MiCAR and financial market laws.
- Draft, negotiate, and review contracts, agreements, and policies.
- Oversee contract database management and regulatory developments.
- Foster relationships with regulators, legal partners, and auditors.
- Support corporate finance and development, including AGMs and shareholder meetings.
- Ensure compliance with privacy and data protection regulations.
- Oversee compliance with MiCAR, AML, and KYC regulations.
- Develop and implement AMLD5 policies and manage KYC procedures.
- Monitor regulatory developments and manage compliance projects.
- Maintain documentation and ensure effective reporting and process development.
- Master’s degree in law (Swiss or equivalent).
- Extensive experience in legal/compliance functions within financial or digital asset industries.
- Fluency in German and English (both written and spoken).
- Strong knowledge of MiCAR, FATCA, AML, and KYC regulations.
- A pragmatic, solution-oriented approach with an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Experience in fast-paced, high-growth environments and cross-border markets.
- Influence the strategic direction of a rapidly growing digital asset platform.
- Be part of the Executive Management team with access to a long-term incentive plan.
- Work in an innovative, fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth.