Pyth Data Association is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel with a strong background in crypto, fintech, and financial regulation , particularly within Switzerland . The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive legal and regulatory support across international operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, effective risk management, and strong internal governance. This role requires a legal expert with hands-on experience navigating Swiss financial regulations , SRO memberships (e.g., VQF) , and AML frameworks , alongside a strong understanding of international regulatory environments (US, EU).
Key Responsibilities
Contractual & Commercial Work
- Draft, review, and negotiate agreements, including: Grant agreements Service Level Agreements Token agreements Terms & Conditions for online platforms and rewards programs
- Support commercial teams with legally sound and business-oriented solutions.
Regulatory & Compliance
- Advise on Swiss and international (EU, US) crypto, fintech, and financial regulations.
- Manage and maintain compliance with SRO memberships and AML regulations.
- Develop, review, and maintain internal compliance policies (AML/KYC, data privacy, conflict of interest, internal controls, etc.).
- Liaise with regulators, auditors, and external legal advisors where needed.
Governance & Risk Management
- Support internal governance frameworks, including policy creation and regular updates.
- Assess and manage legal and regulatory risks aligned with business objectives and the risk profile of the crypto industry.
- Contribute to audit and internal control processes to ensure ongoing regulatory readiness.
- Maintain and organize the company’s legal database, contract repository, and agreement calendar.
External Counsel & Research
- Conduct regulatory research and provide concise internal guidance.
- Manage external legal counsel effectively, balancing quality, efficiency, and cost.
- Stay up to date on evolving crypto, fintech, and financial regulatory developments.
Qualifications & Experience
- Law degree and bar admission in Switzerland or an equivalent European jurisdiction.
- Minimum 5-6 years of post-qualification experience in financial services, fintech, or crypto.
- Proven expertise in Swiss financial and crypto regulation, SROs (e.g., VQF), and AML compliance.
- Experience working in or advising audited companies with structured internal control systems.
- Familiarity with data privacy, contract law, and governance frameworks.
- Experience managing external counsel and regulatory relationships.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain internal legal processes and documentation.
- Strong communication skills in English.
- Experience in the financial data industry is an advantage.
- Understanding of the legal structure of financial data and products, including the intellectual property (IP) of financial data across various instruments, is a plus
Personal Attributes
- Strategic mindset with pragmatic, solution-oriented approach.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-risk, and evolving regulatory environment.
- Independent, reliable, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- High ethical standards and sound judgment in business decision-making.