Head of Legal (Fintech)

TL;DR

Head of Legal (Fintech): Own and oversee hirify.global’s legal framework across the EU and Switzerland, focusing on MiCA and financial regulation with an accent on strategic legal advisory and regulatory soundness. Focus on advising C-level leadership, interpreting complex regulations, and mitigating legal risks in a fast-paced fintech environment.

Location: 100% remote within Europe. This role involves legal oversight across the EU and Switzerland.

Company

hirify.global is a rapidly scaling Bitcoin-only investment app simplifying Bitcoin saving and investing in Europe.

What you will do

• Own and oversee hirify.global’s legal framework across the EU and Switzerland, with a strong focus on MiCA, CASP requirements, and financial services regulation.
• Act as a key legal authority on MiCA and related EU regulations, supporting licensing, regulatory interpretation and implementation.
• Advise the C-level and Extended Leadership Team on legal risks, regulatory developments, and strategic decisions.
• Act as a primary legal point of contact for external counsel and advisors.
• Oversee and review key contracts, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and business objectives.
• Support corporate governance, internal policies, board-level documentation, and legal structuring as the company scales.

Requirements

• Minimum 5-7 years of legal experience in fintech, financial services, or regulated environments within the EU.
• Strong understanding of EU financial regulation; hands-on experience with MiCA, CASP licensing, or similar frameworks is essential.
• Deep understanding of Bitcoin and willingness to continuously learn about it.
• Law degree from an EU-recognized institution.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced startup environment with ambiguity, ownership, and pragmatic problem-solving.
• Fluency in English and French is required.

Nice to have

• A Bitcoin-only mindset and experience in the Bitcoin ecosystem.
• Experience advising digital assets or payment businesses.
• Bar admission.
• German knowledge is a strong plus.

Culture & Benefits

• Leading role in the Extended Leadership Team, with direct reporting to the C-suite.
• 100% remote work with a monthly allowance for setup.
• Provided with the latest MacBook laptop and an iPhone.
• Education & Development budget for constant growth.
• Competitive salary + employee participation.
• Monthly subscriptions (Netflix, Gym, Spotify).
• 0% fees on Bitcoin purchases at hirify.global.
• Travel a few times a year to spend time with the Team in various European locations.