Legal counsel (Payments)

Role Summary

About Utorg

Founded in 2019, Utorg builds the infrastructure behind stablecoin payments: on/off-ramps, self-custodial wallets, and crypto cards. Over 2 million users across 130+ countries already buy, hold, and spend crypto through our app. On the B2B side, the same rails power 2,100+ platforms, with $2.4B+ moved to date.

Fully MiCA-authorized across the EEA. PCI DSS Level 2 certified. Backed by Dragonfly, TA Ventures, and Hypra.

Responsibilities

• Contract Management: Draft, review, and assist in negotiating commercial agreements with payment service providers (PSPs), software vendors, and third-party suppliers.
• Compliance & KYB Support: Provide hands-on support for Know Your Business (KYB) procedures, including verifying and onboarding corporate partners.
• Policy Development: Assist in preparing, updating, and implementing internal corporate policies, rules, and compliance frameworks (e.g., AML/CFT policies).
• Legal Research: Conduct detailed analytical research on global and regional legislative developments to support business expansion and product compliance.

Requirements

• Strong analytical mind: Ability to dissect complex legal texts, identify potential risks, and propose structured solutions.
• Industry Awareness: A solid, business-level understanding of the cryptocurrency, blockchain, and fintech sectors.
• Foundational Understanding: A clear conceptual understanding (rather than deep operational proficiency) of European licensing regimes, specifically MiCA , MiFID , and EMI/PSD .
• Compliance Frameworks: Good knowledge of international AML (Anti-Money Laundering) regulations and the Crypto Travel Rule .