Legal Counsel - Remote Position for Anchorage Digital

About the Role

Join Anchorage Digital as a Legal Counsel in this exciting remote position. As a key member of our legal team, you will play a vital role in shaping our legal and compliance landscape in Portugal, ensuring robust operations and mitigating risks in the rapidly evolving crypto sector.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the primary legal point of contact for all matters concerning the Portuguese entity, including representation in negotiations or mediation.
• Conduct comprehensive legal process mapping in partnership with Compliance, identifying legal needs and supporting the central Risk team in performing risk assessments.
• Draft, review, and implement action plans in coordination with Compliance and Risk, addressing identified shortcomings with specific timelines.
• Support Compliance and Risk in the development and implementation of proactive compliance plans for Anchorage, based on current and upcoming legislation relevant to our industry.
• Manage the full spectrum of legal needs for the Portuguese entity, including potentially sensitive and high-stakes disputes.
• Proactively identify and mitigate complex legal risks across various domains (employment, corporate, tech, tax) that directly impact Portuguese operations.
• Provide critical legal support for corporate matters including mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring efforts impacting the Portuguese entity.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with People, Product, Engineering, Compliance, Risk, and Finance teams to integrate legal requirements seamlessly.

Requirements

• A Portuguese legal qualification (Ordem dos Advogados registration) with significant post-qualification experience (5-8+ years) in corporate, labor, or regulatory law, ideally within financial services or technology.
• Demonstrated expertise in navigating complex compliance landscapes, including advising on data protection (e.g., GDPR), anti-money laundering (AML), and other relevant financial regulations.
• A proven track record of proactively identifying legal risks, translating complex legal requirements into actionable plans, and driving their implementation in a dynamic environment.
• Exceptional contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills across a wide range of agreements (e.g., MSAs, NDAs, vendor/client agreements), with attention to industry-specific compliance.
• An agile, problem-solving mindset with a passion for building robust legal frameworks and contributing to a pioneering global crypto company.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with the soundtrack to Hamilton, which chronicles the founding of a new financial system.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $120,000 to $150,000 annually.
• Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs.
• Flexible remote work environment with a focus on work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values and celebrates differences.