Legal (Regulatory) Counsel
21bitcoin offers a secure and regulated way to buy and hold Bitcoin. Users can start investing with as little as €15 and take control of their financial future through an easy-to-use app.
Funding
About 21bitcoin
21bitcoin is a platform for buying and holding Bitcoin, regulated by the Financial Market Authority FMA Austria. It partners with Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Bayern Mitte to provide users with a secure German bank account. The service allows users to fund their accounts instantly via SEPA, set up recurring purchases, and transfer Bitcoin to their own wallets with Auto Wallet Transfers, even offering a non-custodial option. Bitcoin is held in trust and stored by BitGo Custody, with insurance covering up to $250M against crime like hacks or theft. The platform is designed for both beginners and experienced investors, offering 24/7 customer support from teams in Salzburg, Vienna, and Munich. 21bitcoin focuses exclusively on Bitcoin, believing it to be the most established, secure, and decentralized cryptocurrency for long-term investment.
Skills
About the Role
You will be the driving force behind ongoing MiCAR and DORA compliance, leading the regulatory and legal functions including product development. You'll bring your regulatory and legal expertise to the forefront and help position the company as a flagship in the crypto and Bitcoin industry. You will steer regulatory strategies and ensure legal excellence, building trust and establishing the company as a benchmark for compliance and innovation.
Requirements
- Ability to translate complex legal and regulatory concepts into practical action
- Experience managing financial services license applications and direct contact with regulators during these processes is a big plus
- At least 5 years of experience in roles focused on compliance, law, or regulatory affairs
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) and its regulations
- Experience with MiCAR, MiFID II, securities compliance, or payment/e-money institutions is a big plus
- Solid legal knowledge in a FinTech or financial services environment or in a reputable consultancy or law firm in relevant areas
- Ability to manage a diverse workload and independently meet strict deadlines
Responsibilities
- Lead the buildup and development of the legal and regulatory affairs team
- Develop and implement a comprehensive regulatory strategy aligned with the dynamics of the Bitcoin industry
- Support the company through regulatory challenges and shape the future of compliance and legal frameworks within the organization
- Ensure high-quality reporting that meets the expectations of local supervisory authorities and auditors
- Monitor and implement all aspects of the company's compliance and regulatory strategies
- Establish and enforce company policies and guidelines on compliance and regulatory matters
- Collaborate with product and strategy teams to support new product development and advance the regulatory strategy
- Monitor ongoing regulatory developments, particularly related to MiCAR and crypto assets
- Handle data protection and data security, including implementation of policies
Benefits
- Offsites with the team in exciting locations
- Flexible working hours in a company that emphasizes hybrid work
- Buy Bitcoin without fees via 21Prime
- Potential company equity participation and bonus payments for outstanding performance