Legal Counsel (Regulatory & Licensing)

About BTSE

BTSE Group is a leading global fintech and blockchain company that is committed to building innovative technology and infrastructure. BTSE empowers businesses and corporate clients with the advanced tools they need to excel in a rapidly evolving and competitive market. BTSE has pioneered numerous trading technologies that have been widely adopted across the industry, setting new benchmarks for innovation, performance, and security in fintech. BTSE’s diverse business lines serve both retail (B2C) customers and institutional (B2B) clients, enabling them to launch, operate, and scale fintech businesses. BTSE is seeking ambitious, motivated professionals to join our B2C and B2B teams.

About The Opportunity

Navigating the global regulatory patchwork is our biggest challenge and opportunity. This role is dedicated to securing our global footprint by leading license applications and building an ironclad bridge between Legal and our Compliance/AML teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and project‑manage applications for VASP, MiCA, MSB, and other regional financial licenses globally.
• Monitor, analyze, and brief the executive team on shifting global crypto regulations (e.g., SEC, CFTC, FCA, MAS developments).
• Partner closely with the Compliance team to translate regulatory requirements into concrete operational policies and audit‑ready workflows.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer.
• At least 3 years of experience specializing in financial regulation.
• Deep knowledge of crypto regulatory frameworks, traditional fintech structures, or payment service laws.
• Exceptional relationship‑building skills for interacting with regulators, meticulous attention to detail, and a proactive approach to risk management.
• Hands on at work and can be independent in managing complex projects whilst still working as part of a team.
• Great communication skills in both English and Chinese.
• Familiar with crypto use cases.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• Various team‑building programs and company events
• And many more!