Chief Legal Officer

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About the RoleWincent is a 120-person high-frequency trading firm comprising engineers, traders, and quants, responsible for ~1% of global crypto trading volume. We’re unusual by design: self-taught founders (not ex-big-HFT), no VCs on the cap table (ownership belongs to colleagues), and Bratislava—not London or Amsterdam—as our central hub.Our culture is built around integrity, radical transparency, and saying things as they are. Handshakes matter. No politics, no fluff. When you love the work, it doesn’t feel like work.What You’ll TackleNavigating ambiguous and rapidly changing regulatory environmentsMaking decisions with imperfect informationScaling our legal processes and tooling across international operationsWhat We’re Looking For10+ years PQE; common-law qualification strongly preferredPrior experience as CLO / GCBackground with regulated financial services, including direct engagement with regulatorsExpertise in securities, derivatives, and international capital marketsExperience in international corporate structuring (contracts, taxation, employment)Digital assets regulatory experience is a plusWho You AreResourceful, decisive, strategic, organizsd, a clear communicator, and a leader who leads by example—comfortable getting hands dirty and driving long-term legal strategy while keeping processes tight.Why Wincent?You love difficult problems. You’re curious about crypto. You hate politics. And you want to help build the world’s best trading firm.If this resonates with you, we’d love to connect. Reach out and let’s explore whether you’re a fit for Wincent’s leadership team. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Location:
Birmingham
Job Type:
FullTime

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