Summary

As a Legal Counsel at Bitpanda, you will play a key role within the Broker Legal team, supporting a wide range of white label, product-related and regulatory initiatives across the Bitpanda Group. You will advise on innovative financial products, assist with the development and rollout of new offerings, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in a rapidly evolving fintech environment.

 What you’ll do

1. Act as a trusted legal advisor for product and regulatory matters, supporting white-label projects, product innovation, and rollout across Bitpanda’s ecosystem.
2. Partner cross-functionally with Product, Compliance, Operations, and Marketing to ensure legally sound and compliant business operations.
3. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents, including white-label agreements, terms and conditions, policies, and regulatory filings.
4. Provide regulatory and commercial guidance on partnerships and financial products, including financial instruments, e-money, and crypto services.
5. Enhance legal governance by developing internal processes, coordinating with regulators and external counsel, and supporting marketing, financial promotions, and vendor activities.

Who you are

1. Education: Completed law degree (Master/Diploma), preferably from an Austrian or German university, with a solid foundation in , commercial. civil, corporate, and regulatory law. Fluency in German and English (both written and spoken) is essential.
2. Experience: 2–3 years of post-graduate professional experience in a law firm or as in-house counsel, preferably within a regulated financial institution or fintech company.
3. Expertise: Sound understanding of financial products, digital platforms, and the legal frameworks governing crypto-assets, financial instruments and e-money.
4. Skills: Analytical thinker with strong drafting skills, pragmatic approach to problem-solving, and the ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable guidance.
5. Mindset: Proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable team player with excellent communication skills and the confidence to work independently when required.

What’s in it for you

1. Flexibility to work where you thrive – Enjoy the freedom of our Hybrid working model, combining onsite collaboration and remote work, with an additional 25 days per year to work from a city or country of your choice.
2. Reward for your impact – Receive a competitive total compensation package aligned with Bitpanda’s pay-for-impact policy, including participation in our stock option plan.
3. Support for your mental wellbeing – Access confidential coaching, counselling, and mental health resources whenever you need them through OpenUP.
4. Time to recharge – Take extra time off to rest, reset, and recharge, with 3 additional days off in 2026 to prioritise your wellbeing.
5. Continuous learning and growth – Grow your skills and stay ahead in your career with unlimited access to Udemy’s library of online courses at your own pace.
6. Exclusive perks and rewards – Enjoy discounts, rewards, and perks from partners worldwide across lifestyle, wellness, tech, and travel.
7. Support during life milestones – Take advantage of our additional 8 weeks of gender-neutral new parent leave to welcome and bond with your new addition to the family.
8. Create a productive workspace at home – Set up your home office exactly how you want it with a dedicated budget for comfort and productivity.
9. Fuel and focus on-site – Pandas in Vienna, Bucharest, Barcelona, and Berlin can enjoy free onsite dining, with freshly prepared lunches and snacks to keep you fuelled and focused all day long.
10. Recognition for your contributions – Celebrate milestones and achievements with recognition and rewards for your Tenure at Bitpanda.
11. Show your Bitpanda pride – Access exclusive Bitpanda-branded merchandise and gear to represent.
12. Connect and celebrate with your team – Join unforgettable company events, from our Winter Party in Vienna to summer gatherings worldwide, fostering fun, connection, and celebration

Skills

• Communications Skills
• Legal Consulting
• Team Collaboration