[L&C] Lead Licensing Counsel

Bybit
Abu Dhabi
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceExperience: 2-5 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Legal research","Drafting","Analytical skills","Communication","Project management"]

Lead and manage end-to-end licensing for new market entries, including jurisdictional assessments, application drafting and coordination, and engagement with regulators and external counsel. Monitor global regulatory developments, maintain a global licensing tracker, and support post-licensing compliance through condition monitoring and reporting. Coordinate with Legal, Compliance, Finance, Operations, and Product, and provide internal briefings and status updates to senior leadership.

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Bybit
Bybit
3 months ago

[L&C] Lead Licensing Counsel

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Job Summary

Lead and manage end-to-end licensing for new market entries, including jurisdictional assessments, application drafting and coordination, and engagement with regulators and external counsel. Monitor global regulatory developments, maintain a global licensing tracker, and support post-licensing compliance through condition monitoring and reporting. Coordinate with Legal, Compliance, Finance, Operations, and Product, and provide internal briefings and status updates to senior leadership.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead and manage end-to-end licensing for new market entries, including application preparation, submission, and regulatory engagement.
  • •Conduct jurisdictional assessments to evaluate licensing requirements, timelines, and strategic feasibility for target markets.
  • •Prepare, draft, and coordinate licensing applications, supporting documentation, business plans, and regulatory questionnaires.
  • •Liaise with regulators, external counsel, and government authorities across jurisdictions to advance licensing matters.
  • •Monitor regulatory developments and maintain a global licensing tracker; support post-licensing compliance and provide internal briefings and status reports.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Learning Budget

Key Requirements

  • •Law degree (LLB, JD, or equivalent) with admission to practice in at least one jurisdiction (preferred).
  • •2–5 years of experience in regulatory law, licensing, or compliance with exposure to financial services, fintech, or cryptocurrency (preferred).
  • •Experience with licence applications or regulatory approvals (e.g., VASP, MPI, EMI, broker-dealer, or equivalent authorisations).
  • •Understanding of global licensing frameworks for virtual asset service providers and/or financial institutions.
  • •Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex requirements into actionable advice.
Experience:2-5 yearsFintechCryptocurrencyFinancial services
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Legal researchDraftingAnalytical skillsCommunicationProject management
Languages:English

Company Brief

Bybit
Operates a cryptocurrency exchange and trading platform offering spot, derivatives, copy trading, and related digital asset services for retail and institutional users. The platform focuses on high-liquidity crypto markets, trading tools, and Web3-related products.
Industry: Trading Platforms
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Founded: 2018
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