About the company
Kraken, the trusted and secure digital asset exchange, is on a mission to accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency so that you and the rest of the world can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. Our 2,350+ Krakenites are a world-class team ranging from the crypto-curious to industry experts, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology. As a fully remote company, we already have Krakenites in 70+ countries (speaking 50+ languages). We're one of the most diverse organizations on the planet and this remains key to our values. We continue to lead the industry with new product advancements like Kraken NFT, on- and off-chain staking and instant bitcoin transfers via the Lightning Network.
Job Summary
The Opportunity
📍Plan and implement company-wide regulatory strategy for rapidly evolving regulatory landscape in the crypto industry 📍Guide new product creation and regulatory acquisition strategy working with the product and strategy teams 📍Work with prominent financial services regulators on cutting-edge regulatory issues 📍Advise and consult with the business & control functions on their legal obligations under the EMRs, VASP regime and MICA
Skills you should HODL
📍Qualified solicitor in Ireland 📍10+ years of relevant experience applying financial regulations, whether at a top law firm, in house, at a financial regulator or at an EU body 📍Mindset that is team-oriented, plus proactive and entrepreneurial: an opportunity-making person who uses the law to increase the company’s optionality, not decrease it 📍Interest in the crypto industry / what our company is offering to the world and why
Nice-to-haves
📍Experience both in-house and at a law firm
