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Xapo Bank is seeking a Legal Counsel to support their legal team. This is a fully remote position based in Gibraltar, allowing the candidate to work from anywhere. The Legal Counsel will play a crucial role in conducting research, reviewing documentation, contracts, and engagement terms, as well as analyzing complex legal information and summarizing findings in clear, concise reports.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct in-depth legal research on a wide range of legal topics and areas of law.
- Review legal documentation and information relevant to the Financial Services, Fintech, and Blockchain spaces.
- Assess and implement standards relating to the consumer duty principle, financial promotion rules, and reviewing and assessing client facing communications.
- Deal with any issues that arise from a members’ perspective.
- Analyse this information and provide concise reports based on findings.
- Provide recommendations and sound legal advice based on research findings.
Requirements:
- 2-3 years experience PQE within the Financial Services (primarily banking, payments and DLT) industry, with a Fintech and Blockchain focus ideally.
- Gibraltar or UK qualified lawyer (or equivalent) with practice and experience in the UK or Gibraltar
- Demonstrated analytical and research abilities.
- Ability to find creative solutions to complex legal problems.
- A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with various technologies and infrastructure.
- Ability to lead a project, interact across product, risk, finance and other teams within the group, and to have some business development skills.
- A dedicated workspace.
- A reliable internet connection with the fastest speed possible in your area.
- Devices and other essential equipment that meet minimal technical specifications.
- Alignment with Our Values and the Xapo Values-Driven Leadership principles.
What Xapo Bank Offers:
- Opportunity to impact globally and work remotely.
- Great work-life balance with autonomy and collaborative teamwork.
- Flexible PTO plan.
- Yearly budget for individual learning and development goals.
