Senior Legal Counsel (Contracting team)
capital.com
Contract
On-site
Warsaw, Cyprus
We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best, so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever-growing talented team.
Responsibilities
- Provide Expert Legal Counsel on Contractual Matters: Act as the primary legal advisor to internal stakeholders on all aspects of commercial contracts, offering pragmatic and solution-oriented guidance on terms, risks, and compliance.
- Identify and Mitigate Contractual Risks: Proactively identify, analyze, and advise on legal and commercial risks within contracts, developing and implementing strategies to effectively mitigate these risks and protect company interests.
- Ensure Contractual Compliance: Guarantee that all contractual agreements adhere to applicable laws, regulations (including data privacy where relevant), and internal corporate policies.
- Develop and Maintain Contractual Standards: Create, refine, and manage standard contract templates, clauses, and legal playbooks to improve efficiency, consistency, and legal protection across the organization.
- Support Strategic Business Initiatives through Contracting: Collaborate closely with business teams to understand their strategic needs and structure contractual arrangements that effectively support key projects, partnerships, and commercial goals.
Requirements
- Legal professional with extensive experience.
- Significant experience working across multiple jurisdictions, particularly in Europe, MENA, the Americas, and APAC.
- Ability to work autonomously, make decisions, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to draft complex commercial agreements and review third-party contracts, identifying risks, ambiguities, and unfavorable terms.
- Strong task-management abilities.
- Business level proficiency in English or above (equivalent to B2 or above in CEFR).
Nice to have:
- Previous experience in a regulated industry (e.g., financial services, fintech, or another compliance-heavy sector).
- Experience leading or mentoring legal teams or junior colleagues.
What you will get in return:
- Competitive Salary:Â We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated.
- Work-Life Harmony: Join a company that genuinely cares about you - because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock. #LI-Hybrid
- Annual Performance Bonus: Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed! Celebrate your achievements with a well-deserved annual bonus tied to your performance.
- Generous Time Off:Â Need a breather? Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry.
- Employee Referral Program:Â Love working here? Share the love! Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team.
- Comprehensive Health & Pension Benefits: From medical insurance to pension plans, we’ve got your back. Plus, location-specific benefits and perks!
- Workation Wonderland:Â Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits!
- Volunteer Days:Â Make a difference! Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community.
Be a key player at the forefront of the digital assets movement, propelling your career to new heights! Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding company that values and rewards talent, initiative, and creativity. Work alongside one of the most brilliant teams in the industry.