Junior Legal Counsel

Deadline: 14 July 2024

Employment term: Permanent

Category: Legal

Job type: Full time

Location: Yerevan

Job description:

Fastex is on a search for a Junior Legal Counsel to join our team.


Fastex ecosystem serves as a branded house for diverse Web3 products and solutions, including the Bahamut blockchain, Fasttoken official cryptocurrency, Fastex Exchange, Fastex Pay software solution, Fastexverse, and the new generation e-commerce platform - ftNFT Marketplace.

Job responsibilities

  • Advise Fastex on corporate legal matters in Armenia, UAE, Hong Kong, Lithuania, and other jurisdictions where it operates or will operate.
  • Support Fastex’s global efforts in strategizing, analyzing, and applying for appropriate local approvals, authorizations, or licenses.
  • Be responsible for developing and implementing the company’s strategic direction in the regulatory and corporate fields.
  • Support business teams in the launch and development of new products and services, navigating between corporate and regulatory requirements.
  • Liaise with the internal team, outside counsel, clients, and regulators.
  • Stay up-to-date with regulatory developments concerning the cryptocurrency industry.
  • Focus on supporting the business in Armenia, UAE, Hong Kong, Lithuania, and any other jurisdictions where Fastex will operate.

Required qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Law or equivalent; an LL.M. degree from a top US, UK, or other reputable university is preferred.
  • At least 3 years of experience in law, with experience in financial institutions and/or the technology space.
  • Experience gained from a reputable law firm or relevant in-house experience.
  • Admission to a bar in a reputable jurisdiction is preferred.
  • Excellent knowledge of English and Armenian languages; knowledge of Arabic is an asset.
  • Active interest in the cryptocurrency industry and its development.
  • Strong sense of team spirit and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Ability to navigate complex legal areas with practical and actionable advice.
  • Willingness to tackle challenges hands-on and play a leading role in shaping company decisions.

Required candidate level: Not defined

Additional information

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Benefits

Annual salary review
Free language courses
Medical insurance
Teambuilding and corporate events
Flexible working schedule
Local and online training package
Free parking
Day off
Family medical insurance
Sport package
Business trips
Gamezone or fun activities
Physical Wellbeing Programs
Sports and intellectual games participation