Senior Legal Counsel (Generalist)
TLDR
Own regulatory implementation and new-market entry projects, from DORA frameworks and licensing to contracts across multiple jurisdictions.
We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel – an in-house generalist who owns legal projects end-to-end, from framework design down to forms and filings and ensure that legal work is implemented effectively in day-to-day business operations.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
- Act as a legal generalist and key partner to internal teams – compliance, operations, finance, technology
- Own regulatory implementation projects: internal policies, compliance frameworks (including DORA in Malta), ongoing regulatory reporting
- Lead legal side of new market entry: entity setup, licensing, engagement with local regulators and consultants
- Draft and negotiate commercial agreements, including complex non-standard contracts in new markets
- Advise on employment and HR matters across multiple legal entities, including labour law and employment-related contracts
- Manage external counsels where specialist advice is needed
WHAT WE LOOK FOR:
- Qualified lawyer, 7+ years of experience – in-house, law firm, or both
- Experience in a regulated or licensed business is a strong plus
- You handle a wide range of legal matters independently and to deadline
- You enjoy long, process-heavy projects – the result is a clean, compliant operation, not a headline deal
- Advanced user of modern AI tools; you use them daily
- Clear communicator - you explain complex things simply
WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN OUR TEAM?
- Real ownership of your projects, short decision lines
- Fully remote from anywhere in the world
- Multiple jurisdictions, genuine variety of legal work
- AI-native team, no outdated workflows
- 40 paid days off, competitive compensation
Not a perfect match on paper? We hire for potential and mindset, not just credentials. Tell us in your cover letter why we should talk.
Benefits
Paid Time Off
40 paid days off
Remote-Friendly
Fully remote from anywhere in the world
Eqvilent is a dynamic player in the financial technology space, specializing in high-frequency trading through advanced hardware and low-latency systems. With a strong focus on data quality and compliance, we empower organizations to navigate the complexities of the market while pushing the boundaries of technological innovation.
- Founded
- Founded 2020
- Employees
- 11-50 employees
- Industry
- financial services