Bybit
FinTech
LeadLicensingCounsel
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“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.
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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