Legal Associate

THE ROLE

We’re looking for a Legal Associate to join our graduate programme, offering broad exposure to regulatory affairs, product counsel, compliance and governance. You’ll work directly with decision-makers and take ownership of a defined area within your first year. This is a hands-on role: from day one, you’ll research live regulatory questions, help manage legal matters and contribute to building our legal processes.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Support regulatory research on US digital asset law (SEC, CFTC, FinCEN, OFAC) and international frameworks (UK FCA, EU MiCA/DORA, relevant APAC regimes) — and help translate findings into practical guidance for the GC/CLO

Assist with legal review of product launches, feature changes, and go-to-market materials, working directly with product and engineering teams

Support drafting, review, and administration of commercial contracts — partnership agreements, vendor relationships, data/API agreements, and enterprise arrangements

Assist the compliance function with AML/KYC programme documentation, monitoring, and audit-readiness

Provide research and administrative support on data privacy matters (GDPR, CCPA) as they apply to product design and terms of service

Support corporate governance administration — board and committee materials, minutes, filings, and record-keeping across US and affiliate entities

Assist with IP administration, including trademark filings and brand protection tracking

Provide organizational and research support on regulatory inquiries, litigation, and law-enforcement requests, working alongside outside counsel

Take on a named area of ongoing ownership within 6–12 months, agreed with the GC/CLO based on demonstrated strength

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

A JD (or equivalent US law degree) — a JD from a top-ranked US law program is a strong plus, though equally strong candidates from other well-regarded schools are encouraged to apply

Approximately 0–2 years of relevant experience; candidates awaiting bar exam results, or between graduation and admission, are welcome to apply

Genuine interest in digital assets, fintech, or technology regulation — you don't need prior crypto experience, but curiosity about the space matters

Strong written and analytical skills, sound judgment, and comfort working directly with non-lawyers (product, engineering, commercial) in a lean, fast-moving organization

Current or near-term eligibility to work in the United States; progress toward, or near-term intent to sit, a US state bar exam (New York preferred) is a plus but not a prerequisite

Discretion — the matters this role touches (regulatory posture, product plans, governance) are commercially sensitive