Lead Licensing Counsel

Bybit is seeking a Lead Licensing Counsel to join their team in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates. This role involves leading and managing the end-to-end licensing process for new market entries globally, ensuring compliance and strategic feasibility.

Bybit is building a new financial ecosystem that connects digital assets and real world outcomes, evolving beyond a crypto exchange into a complete end-to-end financial platform. Join us to shape the future of finance.

Looking for a driven legal professional to spearhead our global licensing efforts. Apply now!

Company Overview

Established in 2018, Bybit is a leading cryptocurrency exchange and digital financial platform serving over 80 million users globally. We are dedicated to providing a seamless ecosystem across trading, payments, wealth management, custody, institutional services, and Web3, connecting users to the future of digital finance. Our core values emphasize listening, caring, and improving to create user-first products and experiences. We foster a high-performance environment where talent drives real impact at a global scale, supported by 24/7 multilingual customer service and a strong commitment to innovation.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Not Specified
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: Bachelors Degree
• Experience: 2 Year+

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end licensing process for new market entries globally.
• Conduct jurisdictional assessments to evaluate licensing requirements and strategic feasibility.
• Prepare, draft, and coordinate licensing applications and supporting documentation.
• Liaise directly with regulators, external counsel, and government authorities.
• Monitor global regulatory developments that may create new licensing obligations or opportunities.
• Maintain and manage a global licensing tracker covering application status and renewal deadlines.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather information and align on licensing requirements.
• Support post-licensing compliance, including condition monitoring and periodic reporting.

Requirements

• Law degree (LLB, JD, or equivalent); admission to practice in at least one jurisdiction is preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience in regulatory law, licensing, or compliance, with exposure to financial services, fintech, or cryptocurrency.
• Demonstrated experience with license applications or regulatory approvals.
• Understanding of global licensing frameworks for virtual asset service providers and/or financial institutions.
• Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Excellent project management skills to manage multiple licensing workstreams simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, decentralized, and globally distributed team.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work independently.
• Fast learner, takes ownership of projects.

Benefits

• Study Growth Fund to support professional development and continuous learning.
• Participate in regular internal events, team-building activities, workshops, and innovation events.
• Be part of a diverse, international team, working alongside colleagues from around the world.
• Access opportunities for growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding global company.
• Internal job opportunities to help build your career path.