JustMarkets

Licensing Specialist

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNo salary listedRemote

About the Job

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in Law; experience in FinTech, foreign exchange, crypto, or international corporate law is preferred.
A proven track record or deep theoretical understanding of EMI, VASP, or investment-firm licensing.
Proficiency in managing complex corporate structures and shareholder documentation.
Ability to interpret statutes and guidelines from diverse regulators, including FCA, CySEC, and FSC.
Strong knowledge of international laws and experience in multi-jurisdictional compliance.
Experience with account openings and relationship management for EMIs, banks, and payment service providers.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end application process for financial licenses in various global jurisdictions.
Manage the Know Your Business process and legal negotiations to open corporate accounts and payment channels with banks and payment service providers.
Identify gaps between current corporate structures and new regulatory requirements through legal research and gap analysis.
Prepare and refine corporate documents, internal policies including anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism and risk policies, and ultimate beneficial owner structures.
Act as the primary point of contact for regulators, legal consultants, and internal project managers during the expansion phase.

Desired Qualifications

A diploma-level professional qualification in Compliance or anti-money laundering, such as ICA, ACAMS, or CISI.
Experience with contracts for difference or foreign exchange brokers, MiFID II, or payments licensing.
Experience launching offices or entities in different locations and cooperating and negotiating with regulators.

JustMarkets is a global multi-asset broker that has been shaping the industry since its founding in 2012. We work with clients in more than 160 countries. JustMarkets is on a mission to create a convenient and transparent trading environment so that everyone can reach their full investment potential. We strive to offer superior spreads, execution, and service.

As we continue to grow and expand our global presence, we are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Licensing Specialist to support our legal operations across multiple jurisdictions.

Requirements:

1+ year of experience in Law (FinTech, FX, Crypto, or International Corporate Law preferred)
Proven track record or deep theoretical understanding of EMI, VASP, or Investment Firm licensing
Proficiency in managing complex corporate structures and shareholders documentation
Ability to interpret statutes and guidelines from diverse regulators (FCA, CySEC, FSC, etc.)
Strong knowledge of international laws, with experience in multi-jurisdictional compliance
Experience with account openings and relationship management for EMIs, banks, and PSPs

Responsibilities:

End-to-end licensing: leading the application process for financial licenses in various global jurisdictions
Banking & PSP onboarding: managing the KYB (Know Your Business) process and legal negotiations to open corporate accounts and payment channels
Legal research & gap analysis: identifying the delta between current corporate structures and new regulatory requirements
Drafting & localization: preparing and fine-tuning corporate documents, internal policies (AML/CFT, Risk), and UBO structures
Stakeholder coordination: acting as the primary point of contact for regulators, legal consultants, and internal Project Managers during the expansion phas

Will be a plus:

Diploma-level professional qualification in Compliance or AML (e.g., ICA, ACAMS, CISI)
Experience with CFD/FX brokers, MiFID II, or payments licensing
Launching offices/entities in different locations, cooperation and negotiations with regulators

We offer:

The opportunity to to work on complex, non-trivial legal tasks with real impact on global crypto and fintech operations
Direct involvement in licensing and structuring processes alongside top-tier financial and legal service providers
20 paid vacation days per year
10 paid sick leave days per year
Public holidays as per the company’s approved Public holiday list
Medical insurance
Opportunity to work remotely
Professional education budget
Language learning budget
Wellness budget (gym membership, sports gear and related expenses)

About the Company

JustMarkets

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