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Senior Legal Counsel

capital.com
Full-time
On-site
Warszawa, EMEA, Poland

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: 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: Need a breather? Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry.
  • Employee Referral Program: 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: Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits!
  • Volunteer Days: 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.

Applicable only to candidates from Poland: Our company has an Internal Reporting Procedure. It is available from the Human Resources Department upon request hr@capital.com. You may report a violation referred to in the Procedure under the terms specified therein.