Bybit

FinTech

LeadLicensingCounsel

AED 525–775k ~AI est. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Lead Licensing Counsel at Bybit. Skills: Licensing, Regulatory law, Compliance, Legal analysis. Lead and manage end-to-end licensing process. Prepare licensing applications”

Industry & Context.

FinTech
Problems you'll solve

Legal research; Analytical skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Law degree (LLB, JD, or equivalent), Admission to practice in at least one jurisdiction, 2-5 years of experience in regulatory law, licensing, or compliance, Meaningful exposure to financial services, fintech, or cryptocurrency, Demonstrated experience with licence applications or regulatory approvals, Understanding of global licensing frameworks, Legal research skills, Legal drafting skills, Analytical skills, Excellent project management skills, Ability to manage multiple licensing workstreams

Nice to Have

Law degree (LLB, JD, or equivalent) with admission to practice, Direct experience with cryptocurrency or digital asset licensing, Familiarity with key licensing regimes in APAC, MENA, Europe, or Latin America, Experience working with regulators across multiple jurisdictions concurrently, Understanding of AML/CFT requirements, Prior in-house experience at a crypto exchange, fintech, or global financial services firm, Law firm experience

What You'll Do.

Lead and manage end-to-end licensing process

Prepare licensing applications

Submit licensing applications

Engage with regulators

Conduct jurisdictional assessments

Evaluate licensing requirements

Evaluate strategic feasibility

Support expansion requirements

Prepare licensing applications

Draft licensing applications

Coordinate licensing applications

Coordinate supporting documentation

Coordinate business plans

Coordinate regulatory questionnaires

Liaise directly with regulators

Liaise with external counsel

Liaise with government authorities

Monitor global regulatory developments

Maintain global licensing tracker

Manage global licensing tracker

Coordinate with internal stakeholders

Align on licensing requirements

Support post-licensing compliance

Process variation applications

Submit periodic reporting

Prepare internal briefings

Prepare status reports

Build relationships with external legal advisors

Maintain relationships with external legal advisors

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Internal stakeholders; External counsel; Government authorities; External legal advisors

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication; Internal briefings; Status reports

Process & Methodology

Project management

Full Job Description

About Us Established in 2018, Bybit is one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges and digital financial platforms, serving over 80 million users across more than 200 countries and regions. Powered by world-class technology and a user-first mindset, Bybit delivers a seamless ecosystem across trading, payments, wealth management, custody, institutional services, and Web3 — connecting users to the future of digital finance. Our core values define how we build. We listen, care and improve to create products and experiences that put users first. Backed by a global team of ambitious builders, problem-solvers, and innovators, we foster a high-performance and fast-moving environment where talent is empowered to drive real impact at the global scale. Supported by 24/7 multilingual customer service and a strong commitment to innovation, we are shaping the future of finance through technology, collaboration, and bold execution. Today, Bybit is recognized as one of the most trusted and transparent platforms in the digital asset industry, continuing to expand its global presence while building the infrastructure for the next generation of financial services. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the end-to-end licensing process for new market entries globally, including application preparation, submission, and regulatory engagement Conduct jurisdictional assessments to evaluate licensing requirements, timelines and strategic feasibility for target markets and to support the expansion requirements of the company Prepare, draft, and coordinate licensing applications, supporting documentation, business plans, and regulatory questionnaires Liaise directly with regulators, external counsel, and government authorities across jurisdictions to advance licensing matters Monitor global regulatory developments that may create new licensing obligations or opportunities for the exchange Maintain and manage a global licensing tracker covering application status, renewal deadlines, con

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