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Legal Associate (Crypto)

STORM Partners
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STORM Partners is Europe’s leading blockchain strategy advisory firm. We support organisations in achieving their objectives through our three departments: Growth, Legal, and Finance. Headquartered in Switzerland, we have team members all across the globe!


Are you looking to be a part of a dynamic scale-up, working at the forefront of the blockchain industry with leading clients? This is your chance to contribute to the cryptocurrency revolution and actively play a role in shaping the world of tomorrow 🚀


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We are seeking a lawyer to join our esteemed Web3 team. The ideal candidate should possess a deep understanding of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, knowledge of the Swiss and European regulatory frameworks, and relevant experience in financial market laws and regulations.


Responsibilities

  • Management of day-to-day operations vis-à-vis clients and team members;
  • Strategic legal consulting for crypto-related entrepreneurial initiatives;
  • Legal opinions on the qualification of digital tokens;
  • Drafting requests for FINMA no-action letters;
  • Managing licensing procedures with SROs or FINMA;


Requirements

  • Master of Laws, Doctorate of Jurisprudence or equivalent academic degree;
  • 5+ years of professional experience in related fields;
  • Good knowledge of the innovative technology space, specifically blockchain.
  • Strong English language proficiency and other languages are a plus.


Conditions

  • Access to educational material, courses, and exams to stay on the cutting edge.
  • Ability to work remotely with a distributed global team of creative professionals.
  • Excellent career development opportunities in a growing company and environment.
  • Attractive compensation package, with both fixed and variable remuneration.

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