Head of Legal – Europe (m/f/d) | Crypto / Digital Assets | Vienna
For a fast-growing international company in the crypto and digital assets space, we are looking for a senior
Head of Legal (m/f/d)
to lead and shape the legal function for the European business.
This is a strategic legal leadership role for someone with a strong background in
regulated financial services
and real exposure to
crypto, digital assets, Web3, blockchain, trading platforms, or fintech .
Key responsibilities
Lead the legal function for the European business
Advise senior leadership on legal, regulatory, commercial, and corporate matters
Support the company’s European growth and regulatory expansion strategy
Work closely with Compliance, Risk, Finance, Product, Operations, and global Legal teams
Provide legal guidance on crypto asset services, trading products, payments, digital assets, and regulated financial services
Support topics related to MiCA, AML, DORA, PSD2, licensing, governance, and cross-border regulatory matters
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, partnership agreements, vendor contracts, and financial services‑related documentation
Manage legal risk and develop practical, business‑oriented solutions
Build scalable legal processes, policies, and documentation for a growing European entity
Act as a trusted legal advisor to the European management team
Ideal profile
Qualified lawyer with around 10+ years of legal experience
Strong background in banking, fintech, payments, capital markets, trading, financial services, or another regulated environment
Substantial exposure to crypto, digital assets, Web3, blockchain, exchanges, trading platforms, or virtual asset service providers
Solid understanding of EU financial services regulation
Experience with MiCA, AML, licensing, financial services governance, and cross‑border legal topics
Experience working with regulators, external counsel, and senior internal stakeholders
Strong commercial mindset with the ability to balance legal risk and business growth
Hands‑on, pragmatic, structured, and comfortable in a fast‑paced international environment
Excellent English communication skills; German is highly beneficial
Experience in an international or global setup is preferred
Setup:
Onsite / senior leadership role
Seniority:
Head of Legal / Legal Director / Senior Legal Counsel with leadership potential
This role is especially relevant for senior legal professionals who have built their career in banking, fintech, payments, capital markets, or regulated financial services and have already gained strong experience in crypto, digital assets, blockchain, Web3, or trading platforms.
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For a fast-growing international company in the crypto and digital assets space, we are looking for a senior
Head of Legal (m/f/d)
to lead and shape the legal function for the European business.
This is a strategic legal leadership role for someone with a strong background in
regulated financial services
and real exposure to
crypto, digital assets, Web3, blockchain, trading platforms, or fintech .
Key responsibilities
Lead the legal function for the European business
Advise senior leadership on legal, regulatory, commercial, and corporate matters
Support the company’s European growth and regulatory expansion strategy
Work closely with Compliance, Risk, Finance, Product, Operations, and global Legal teams
Provide legal guidance on crypto asset services, trading products, payments, digital assets, and regulated financial services
Support topics related to MiCA, AML, DORA, PSD2, licensing, governance, and cross-border regulatory matters
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, partnership agreements, vendor contracts, and financial services‑related documentation
Manage legal risk and develop practical, business‑oriented solutions
Build scalable legal processes, policies, and documentation for a growing European entity
Act as a trusted legal advisor to the European management team
Ideal profile
Qualified lawyer with around 10+ years of legal experience
Strong background in banking, fintech, payments, capital markets, trading, financial services, or another regulated environment
Substantial exposure to crypto, digital assets, Web3, blockchain, exchanges, trading platforms, or virtual asset service providers
Solid understanding of EU financial services regulation
Experience with MiCA, AML, licensing, financial services governance, and cross‑border legal topics
Experience working with regulators, external counsel, and senior internal stakeholders
Strong commercial mindset with the ability to balance legal risk and business growth
Hands‑on, pragmatic, structured, and comfortable in a fast‑paced international environment
Excellent English communication skills; German is highly beneficial
Experience in an international or global setup is preferred
Setup:
Onsite / senior leadership role
Seniority:
Head of Legal / Legal Director / Senior Legal Counsel with leadership potential
This role is especially relevant for senior legal professionals who have built their career in banking, fintech, payments, capital markets, or regulated financial services and have already gained strong experience in crypto, digital assets, blockchain, Web3, or trading platforms.
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Head of Legal – Europe (m/f/d) | Crypto / Digital Assets | Vienna Arbeitgeber: Salesreich GmbH
Salesreich GmbH ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der seinen Mitarbeitern nicht nur ein wettbewerbsfähiges Gehalt von 150.000 bis 200.000 Euro plus Boni bietet, sondern auch eine dynamische Arbeitskultur, die Innovation und Teamarbeit fördert. In dieser Schlüsselposition haben Sie die Möglichkeit, Ihre rechtlichen Fähigkeiten in einem wachsenden Fintech-Umfeld einzusetzen und gleichzeitig Ihre Karriere durch gezielte Weiterbildungsangebote voranzutreiben. Unsere Büros in einer pulsierenden europäischen Stadt bieten zudem eine inspirierende Umgebung, die den Austausch von Ideen und die persönliche Entwicklung unterstützt.
