Senior Legal Counsel - Regulatory & Corporate

In 2018, Bitvavo launched the first version of its digital assets trading platform, to bridge the gap between traditional currencies and digital assets. By offering transparent fees, a wide range of assets and an easy to use platform, Bitvavo is making the currency of the future accessible for everyone.

In two years' time, Bitvavo has established itself as the market leader in the Netherlands and one of the largest in Europe, with over one million users exchanging tens of billions of digital assets a year.

Our team, located in Amsterdam, is looking for self-driven, talented people who can help make digital assets available for everyone.

About the Opportunity

As Senior Legal Counsel - Regulatory & Corporate, you will play a key role in supporting Bitvavo’s continued growth as a regulated firm in a fast-evolving legal and regulatory environment. You will join the Legal team and act as a trusted advisor on strategic regulatory and corporate matters, helping strengthen our legal framework while supporting the business through regulatory change, supervisory engagement and corporate expansion. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to Bitvavo’s mission of making crypto accessible by ensuring we grow in a responsible, compliant, and forward-looking way.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Advise stakeholders and senior leadership on complex regulatory matters relevant to Bitvavo’s activities

• Support regulatory applications, notifications and ongoing engagement with supervisory authorities across relevant jurisdictions

• Monitor developments in crypto and financial services regulation and translate them into practical guidance for the business

• Partner closely with Compliance, Financial Crime and Risk teams to drive a coordinated and effective regulatory approach

• Contribute to legal team priorities across regulatory change, licensing and governance initiatives

• Lead legal work streams for M&A activity, including due diligence, drafting, and negotiating transaction documentation

• Oversee corporate legal matters, legal entity management, and provide strategic advice to the Chief Risk Officer and the Board

What We Look For

• At least 6 years of relevant legal experience, ideally gained in fintech, a regulated financial institution, and/or a reputable law firm

• Strong knowledge of financial services regulation, with exposure to crypto regulation preferred

• Proven experience supporting licensing, regulatory change, and supervisory engagement in complex regulated environments

• Demonstrated ability to handle M&A transactions and broader corporate legal matters alongside regulatory responsibilities

• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust across teams and seniority levels

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Dutch is preferred

• A pragmatic, resilient, and collaborative mindset, with strong integrity, full ownership, and a focus on creating customer impact and doing the right thing

At Bitvavo, we believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, foster creativity, and lead to better outcomes. We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, ability, or any other characteristic. Join us and be part of a team that values and celebrates your unique contributions.

Bitvavo does not accept resumes from staffing, search, or recruitment firms without a signed agreement. If you send us a resume without such an agreement, we may contact the candidate directly without any obligation whatsoever and no fee of any kind will be paid should we hire the candidate.

What We Offer

At Bitvavo, we believe in attracting, motivating and retaining talented people through market-competitive offerings that go beyond compensation alone. To learn more about our total rewards package and the benefits we offer, visit our Life at Bitvavo page.