Senior Legal Counsel

About Crypto Finance

Crypto Finance Group, part of Deutsche Börse Group, provides professional digital asset solutions to institutional clients. The Group comprises Crypto Finance AG, regulated by FINMA in Switzerland, offering trading, custody, and wallet services, as well as Crypto Finance (Deutschland) GmbH, regulated by BaFin in Germany, offering trading and custody services. In January 2025, Crypto Finance secured a MiCAR license for the European market as one of the first providers in the EU. Crypto Finance AG is a SIX-approved crypto custodian for ETP issuers.

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About the role

As Senior Legal Counsel (80-100%) at Crypto Finance Group, you will play a key role in a dynamic and fast‑growing environment at the forefront of the digital asset industry. In this position, you will provide expert legal guidance across a broad range of matters and support the company in navigating an evolving regulatory landscape. This role offers strong opportunities for professional development and meaningful impact, as you contribute to shaping the organisation’s legal framework and its future business initiatives. The starting date is as soon as possible at our office on the 24th floor of the Prime Tower in Zurich.

Responsibilities

Act as a senior legal expert within the Legal & Regulatory team, taking ownership of complex legal and regulatory matters and working closely with the Head of Legal & Regulatory
Take responsibility for strategic, group‑wide legal projects in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Coordinate communication with regulatory authorities (e.g., FINMA, BaFin) and handle related requests
Provide high‑quality legal and regulatory advice across all business areas, including corporate governance matters
Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents; manage and instruct external counsel where needed
Support the Group’s international expansion by providing legal and regulatory guidance for new markets, including regions such as LATAM
Act as a key legal counterpart for institutional clients and their Legal teams
Contribute to business‑critical decision‑making processes from a legal and regulatory perspective
Help maintain and further develop the legal and regulatory framework for the Group companies
Monitor and assess relevant legal and regulatory developments, ensuring timely updates to internal stakeholders
Support the Head of Legal & Regulatory, the Executive Board, and the Board of Directors in legal and regulatory matters affecting the Group

Requirements

3-5 years of experience as Legal & Regulatory Counsel, ideally with exposure to financial regulation or related areas; project management experience is highly desired
A master’s degree in Law or “Lizenziat” in Law from a Swiss University; admittance to the bar and additional relevant education is an asset
Knowledge of Web 3.0 and DLT is a strong asset
Experience working in an international and fast‑evolving environment, ideally within financial services, fintech, or technology
Proven ability to work in a structured, pragmatic, and efficient manner while maintaining high quality
A dynamic person with a positive attitude and strong motivational skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Self-driven, results-oriented, and hands-on, with an attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both German and English

Benefits

• Be part of an international, fast-paced blockchain and fintech team led by experienced professionals
• Shape the future of finance while working at the cutting edge of B2B digital asset solutions
• Contribute to a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with flat hierarchies
• Take on meaningful responsibility with room for learning and professional growth
• Gain deep industry insights and make a tangible impact
• Join regular company-wide meetings, knowledge-sharing sessions, and team events
• Enjoy a modern and central workplace in Zurich with top-tier infrastructure
• Our culture

At the heart of our company, we prioritize

Innovation and Continuous Learning

Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing

Entrepreneurial Spirit and Flat Hierarchies

Values such as Excellence, Delivery, Ownership, Passion, and Unity

Please note

We do not accept CVs from recruiting or staffing agencies.

Due to the Swiss labor legislation, we can only accept applicants who have the right to work in Switzerland (are in possession of a Swiss work permit or are EU/EFTA citizens). All other applications will not be considered.

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The Crypto Finance Group provides institutional and professional investors products and services with a level of quality, reliability, and security that is unique in the digital asset space today. The group provides asset management, with the first regulated asset manager for crypto asset funds authorised by FINMA; brokerage services for 24/7 crypto asset trading; and crypto asset storage infrastructure and tokenisation solutions. Since its founding in 2017, the group has been recognised several times, including as a Crypto Valley Top 50 blockchain company, Top 100 Swiss Start-up, and 2019 Swiss FinTech Award winner. The Crypto Finance Group has offices in Zurich and Zug in the Crypto Valley, which is home to one of the world’s densest clusters of crypto-economic companies and innovative organisations that utilise blockchain technology.

The Crypto Finance Group is a fast-growing, exciting place to work with tremendous opportunities for personal development and professional advancement.