Senior Legal Counsel - 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. For more information, please visit our website at [About us - Crypto Finance](https://www.crypto-finance.com/about-us/).

- 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

- 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; - Admission to the Swiss bar is preferential - 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

- 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

Crypto Finance Group is a Swiss-based financial technology company, part of Deutsche Börse Group, providing institutional-grade digital asset solutions including trading, custody, asset management, brokerage, and staking services. It operates through subsidiaries like Crypto Finance AG (FINMA-regulated) and Crypto Finance (Deutschland) GmbH (BaFin-regulated with MiCAR license), serving financial institutions in Switzerland, Germany, and Europe.