Wintermute
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Wintermute . Wintermute is a technology unicorn and a leading global player in the digital asset markets. The company provides liquidity across major exchanges and trading platforms, with an OTC desk offering spot and derivatives products and connections to over 2,000 counterparties. Wintermute participates in the blockchain ecosystem through DeFi activity, investments, partnerships and incubations. Wintermute was founded in 2017 by trading industry leaders and combines the technology standards of high-frequency trading firms with the entrepreneurial culture of technology start-ups. Role nature
We are looking for a general commercial disputes and trading Legal Counsel (US-qualified) who will support Wintermute’s OTC and on-exchange trading businesses. The role requires adaptability to a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and a willingness to engage with the cryptocurrency business’s challenges and opportunities. You will work closely with the business teams (BD and traders), Risk and other legal colleagues and cover all jurisdictions where Wintermute and its counterparties operate. You will help shape templates and approaches that balance growth objectives with risk management. Responsibilities
Lead legal-commercial negotiations: draft and negotiate agreements for OTC, liquidity provision, exchange, trading, software and related areas. Regulatory research & compliance guidance: monitor regulatory landscapes across jurisdictions; support financial regulatory compliance (FCA, MAS, SEC, CTFC, ESMA, etc.); advise on regulation of decentralized finance and protocols. Mitigate cross-border contentious risk: respond to inquiries and coordinate with external counsel where appropriate. Design and implement efficient processes and tools for cross-department collaboration, regulatory compliance or licensing. Engage in other legal projects across commercial disputes, employment and corporate matters based on skills and company needs. Hard skills required
3-5 years of experience practicing law (US-qualified); in-house experience is a plus; experience leading on commercial disputes and coordinating with external counsel or as in-house for financial services, fintech and/or crypto. Experience in a high-performance, dynamic and high-growth environment; self-motivation and drive essential. Strong grasp of commercial law in relation to financial services (e.g., OTC agreements, lending, financial services contracts, trading agreements). Strong general commercial disputes experience; ability to advise senior stakeholders on regulatory and commercial risks; manage regulatory document requests or inquiries. Proven ability to navigate novel issues in commercial, regulatory and contentious areas to close matters positively. Crypto industry understanding and regulation is a plus; willingness to learn quickly. Curiosity to learn other areas of law and business; cross-functional mindset; ability to apply legal concepts to novel issues. Interest in algorithmic trading and decentralized finance; detail-oriented with a practical, hands-on approach. Proficiency with MS Office; willingness to learn tools like Slack, Google Suite, CRM, CLM (Ironclad and/or Spotdraft). Why join Wintermute
Opportunity to work at a leading algorithmic trading firm. Projects offering accelerated responsibilities and ownership. Vibrant culture with team events and office amenities in a central London location. Culture: informal, non-hierarchical, ambitious, startup vibe; collaborative and entrepreneurial. Competitive compensation with standard benefits (pension and private health insurance). Note:
Candidates ideally US-based, but UK consideration can be discussed. Seniority level
Associate Employment type
Full-time Job function
Finance
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Join to apply for the
Legal Counsel
role at
Wintermute . Wintermute is a technology unicorn and a leading global player in the digital asset markets. The company provides liquidity across major exchanges and trading platforms, with an OTC desk offering spot and derivatives products and connections to over 2,000 counterparties. Wintermute participates in the blockchain ecosystem through DeFi activity, investments, partnerships and incubations. Wintermute was founded in 2017 by trading industry leaders and combines the technology standards of high-frequency trading firms with the entrepreneurial culture of technology start-ups. Role nature
We are looking for a general commercial disputes and trading Legal Counsel (US-qualified) who will support Wintermute’s OTC and on-exchange trading businesses. The role requires adaptability to a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and a willingness to engage with the cryptocurrency business’s challenges and opportunities. You will work closely with the business teams (BD and traders), Risk and other legal colleagues and cover all jurisdictions where Wintermute and its counterparties operate. You will help shape templates and approaches that balance growth objectives with risk management. Responsibilities
Lead legal-commercial negotiations: draft and negotiate agreements for OTC, liquidity provision, exchange, trading, software and related areas. Regulatory research & compliance guidance: monitor regulatory landscapes across jurisdictions; support financial regulatory compliance (FCA, MAS, SEC, CTFC, ESMA, etc.); advise on regulation of decentralized finance and protocols. Mitigate cross-border contentious risk: respond to inquiries and coordinate with external counsel where appropriate. Design and implement efficient processes and tools for cross-department collaboration, regulatory compliance or licensing. Engage in other legal projects across commercial disputes, employment and corporate matters based on skills and company needs. Hard skills required
3-5 years of experience practicing law (US-qualified); in-house experience is a plus; experience leading on commercial disputes and coordinating with external counsel or as in-house for financial services, fintech and/or crypto. Experience in a high-performance, dynamic and high-growth environment; self-motivation and drive essential. Strong grasp of commercial law in relation to financial services (e.g., OTC agreements, lending, financial services contracts, trading agreements). Strong general commercial disputes experience; ability to advise senior stakeholders on regulatory and commercial risks; manage regulatory document requests or inquiries. Proven ability to navigate novel issues in commercial, regulatory and contentious areas to close matters positively. Crypto industry understanding and regulation is a plus; willingness to learn quickly. Curiosity to learn other areas of law and business; cross-functional mindset; ability to apply legal concepts to novel issues. Interest in algorithmic trading and decentralized finance; detail-oriented with a practical, hands-on approach. Proficiency with MS Office; willingness to learn tools like Slack, Google Suite, CRM, CLM (Ironclad and/or Spotdraft). Why join Wintermute
Opportunity to work at a leading algorithmic trading firm. Projects offering accelerated responsibilities and ownership. Vibrant culture with team events and office amenities in a central London location. Culture: informal, non-hierarchical, ambitious, startup vibe; collaborative and entrepreneurial. Competitive compensation with standard benefits (pension and private health insurance). Note:
Candidates ideally US-based, but UK consideration can be discussed. Seniority level
Associate Employment type
Full-time Job function
Finance
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