Associate General Counsel, EU Legal
Organising Institution / Firm
Coinbase
Quick Verified Facts
📅 Deadline
Rolling Basis (Official)
📍 Mode / Location
Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
💰 Stipend / Pay
€184,000 EUR
🎓 Eligibility
Qualified lawyer in the UK, Ireland, France, or Luxembourg with 7+ years relevant experience advising regulated EU e‑money, payment services or financial services institutions (in‑house or law firm). Strong knowledge of EU financial services regulation (PSD2, Second Electronic Money Directive, MiFID II); digital‑asset expertise (MiCAR) preferred. Experience engaging with European regulators (e.g., CSSF or Central Bank of Ireland) preferred. Ability to manage complex projects across functions and time zones, meet tight deadlines, provide clear legal judgment, and responsibly use generative AI tools.
🛡️ Category
Job
Full Opportunity Brief
Contextual Overview
Coinbase is hiring an Associate General Counsel, EU Legal based in Luxembourg to advise its European businesses on regulatory, product, and market‑entry matters across the EU and internationally.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Qualified lawyer in the UK, Ireland, France, or Luxembourg.
- Minimum 7 years of experience advising regulated EU e‑money, payment‑services, or financial‑services institutions (in‑house or law‑firm).
- Strong knowledge of EU financial‑services regulations (PSD2, Second Electronic Money Directive, MiFID II); digital‑asset expertise (MiCAR) strongly preferred.
- Experience interacting with European regulators (e.g., CSSF, Central Bank of Ireland) is a plus.
- Proven ability to manage complex, cross‑functional projects and meet tight deadlines.
- Effective written communication and commercial pragmatism.
- Responsible use of generative AI tools in legal workflows.
Responsibilities & Scope of Work
- Partner with business leaders and Compliance on EU and international e‑money, payment‑services, and digital‑asset regulatory matters.
- Advise regional entities on new products, intercompany arrangements, commercial relationships, banking partnerships, and terms of business.
- Guide product launches, market expansions, and marketing initiatives across jurisdictions, coordinating with US‑based Legal.
- Monitor European and international legal developments, assess business impact, and support advocacy efforts.
- Assess legal and regulatory risks, recommend practical solutions, and improve internal processes.
- Manage outside counsel on specialist matters.
Stipend, Compensation & Mode
Annual base salary: €184,000 EUR (paid). Total compensation may include equity, bonus, and standard benefits (medical, dental, vision).
Application Procedure & Required Documents
- Visit the official LinkedIn job posting: Apply on LinkedIn.
- Sign in or create a LinkedIn account.
- Submit your resume, cover letter, and any supporting documents through the LinkedIn application portal.
- Note: Candidates may submit a maximum of three applications within a six‑month period.
Official Notification & Contact Information
For accommodation requests or accessibility assistance, email accommodations@coinbase.com.