Legal Counsel

Location

Europe, Remote

Full time

Operations

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).

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.

• 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

• 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.