Lead Licensing Counsel

About the role

Lead Licensing Counsel will oversee the end‑to‑end licensing process for Bybit’s new market entries worldwide. The role involves preparing applications, engaging with regulators, and ensuring ongoing compliance after licences are granted.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end‑to‑end licensing process for new market entries globally, including application preparation, submission, and regulatory engagement.
• Conduct jurisdictional assessments to evaluate licensing requirements, timelines and strategic feasibility.
• Prepare, draft, and coordinate licensing applications, supporting documentation, business plans, and regulatory questionnaires.
• Liaise directly with regulators, external counsel, and government authorities across jurisdictions.
• Monitor global regulatory developments that may create new licensing obligations or opportunities.
• Maintain a global licensing tracker covering application status, renewal deadlines, conditions, and ongoing obligations.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Legal, Compliance, Finance, Operations, Product) to gather information and align on licensing requirements.
• Support post‑licensing compliance, including condition monitoring, variation applications, and periodic reporting.

Required profile

• Law degree (LLB, JD, or equivalent); admission to practice in at least one jurisdiction preferred.
• 2‑5 years of experience in regulatory law, licensing, or compliance, preferably within financial services, fintech, or cryptocurrency.
• Demonstrated experience with licence applications or regulatory approvals (e.g., VASP, MPI, EMI, broker‑dealer).
• Understanding of global licensing frameworks for virtual asset service providers and financial institutions.
• Strong legal research, drafting and analytical abilities.
• Excellent project‑management skills, able to handle multiple licensing workstreams simultaneously.
• Fluent written and verbal communication in English; additional languages a plus.

What we offer

• Study Growth Fund to support professional development and continuous learning.
• Regular internal events, team‑building activities, workshops, and innovation sessions.
• Opportunity to collaborate with a diverse, international team across the globe.
• Career advancement and internal mobility within a rapidly expanding global company.