Lead Licensing Counsel

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
• Prepare, draft, and coordinate licensing applications, supporting documentation, business plans, and regulatory questionnaires
• Liaise directly with regulators, external counsel, and government authorities across various jurisdictions
• Monitor global regulatory developments that may create new licensing obligations or opportunities
• Maintain a global licensing tracker covering application status, renewal deadlines, and ongoing obligations
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders in Legal, Compliance, Finance, Operations, and Product to align on requirements
• Support post-licensing compliance, including condition monitoring and periodic reporting to regulators
• Build and maintain relationships with external legal advisors to support global licensing activities

Requirements

• Law degree (LLB, JD, or equivalent)
• 2-5 years of experience in regulatory law, licensing, or compliance
• Demonstrated experience with license applications or regulatory approvals (e.g., VASP, MPI, EMI, or broker-dealer)
• Understanding of global licensing frameworks for virtual asset service providers or financial institutions
• Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Fluent English communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, decentralized, and globally distributed team

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with cryptocurrency or digital asset licensing (e.g., VARA, MiCA, ADGM, or MAS)
• Familiarity with key licensing regimes in APAC, MENA, Europe, or Latin America
• Understanding of AML/CFT requirements related to licensing conditions
• Prior in-house experience at a crypto exchange, fintech, or global financial services firm

Benefits

• Study Growth Fund to support professional development and continuous learning
• Regular internal team-building activities, workshops, and events
• Opportunity to work within a diverse, international team
• Clear paths for career advancement and internal mobility within a rapidly expanding company

About the Company

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. We deliver a seamless ecosystem across trading, payments, wealth management, custody, institutional services, and Web3.