Head of Crypto Compliance & Regulatory Affairs

Role Overview

General Counsel / Head of Crypto Compliance

Oversee regulatory compliance

Liaise with global regulators

Ensure adherence to AML/KYC, investor protections, and jurisdiction-specific legal frameworks

Mitigate legal risks

Develop internal legal policies

1. Legal Regulatory Compliance for Web3 Token Launches

• Ensure full compliance

  for

  ICOs, IDOs, STOs, and private token sales

  .
• Provide

  regulatory guidance

  on structuring

  utility vs. security tokens

  .
• Work with

  securities and financial regulators

  to ensure

  legally compliant fundraising mechanisms

  .
• Assess and mitigate

  legal risks related to smart contracts, tokenomics, and DAOs

  .

2. Global Licensing Regulatory Affairs

• Work with

  SEC (USA), MAS (Singapore), FCA (UK), ESMA (Europe), and DIFC (Dubai)

  on

  crypto licensing approvals

  .
• Support the acquisition of

  Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) licenses

  in multiple jurisdictions.
• Develop

  cross-border compliance strategies

  for international Web3 operations.

3. AML/KYC, Investor Protection Jurisdictional Compliance

• Oversee

  AML (Anti-Money Laundering) KYC (Know Your Customer) policies

  for token sales DeFi platforms.
• Ensure compliance with

  FATF Travel Rule, GDPR, and data privacy laws

  in crypto transactions.
• Implement

  investor protection mechanisms

  to comply with

  securities and exchange laws

  .

4. Risk Management Smart Contract Legal Audits

• Conduct

  legal due diligence

  on Web3 projects before fundraising rounds.
• Work with blockchain developers to

  audit smart contracts for legal risks

  .
• Establish

  corporate governance frameworks for DAOs and decentralized projects

  .

5. Internal Legal Advisory Policy Development

• Draft

  terms of service, privacy policies, and compliance documentation

  for blockchain platforms.
• Provide legal counsel on

  intellectual property rights for NFTs and metaverse projects

  .
• Advise the

  executive team on emerging regulatory changes affecting the crypto industry

  .

Must-Have:

5-10+ years in crypto/fintech law, regulatory compliance, or legal advisory.

Deep understanding of crypto regulations, securities law, and DeFi compliance.

Experience working with global regulatory bodies

Expertise in AML/KYC frameworks, FATF Travel Rule, and investor protection laws.

Familiarity with token classifications

Preferred:

• Experience with

  VASP licensing, DAO governance, and smart contract legal audits

  .
• Strong connections with

  global law firms, compliance officers, and financial regulators

  .
• Understanding of

  cross-border tax implications for digital assets and stablecoins

  .
• Prior involvement in

  legal structuring for blockchain startups and crypto exchanges

  .