Head Of Legal

Hyphen Connect

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
On-site
Global fund structures
Aml/kyc compliance framework
Defi legal challenges
Lead the legal design and maintenance of investment vehicles across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring they are optimized for crypto-native institutional and retail participation

Job Summary

  • Lead the legal design and maintenance of investment vehicles across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring they are optimized for crypto-native institutional and retail participation.
  • Develop and oversee a robust compliance framework that addresses AML/KYC requirements, securities laws, and evolving regulatory mandates in key global markets.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for regulators and external counsel, staying ahead of legislative changes that impact DeFi and digital asset management.

Matching Summary

Lead the legal design and maintenance of investment vehicles across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring they are optimized for crypto-native institutional and retail participation.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • global fund structures
  • AML/KYC compliance framework
  • DeFi legal challenges
  • regulatory engagement
  • cross-border tax structuring

Nice-to-have

  • bridging code is law
  • high-stakes decision making
  • navigating grey regulatory areas

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years legal experience
  • Senior Legal role in crypto/Web3
  • Deep knowledge of global securities laws
  • Juris Doctor or equivalent law degree
  • Active bar membership

Work Rights

Not specified

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