Fintech & Crypto Counsel

**Fintech & Crypto Counsel (Blockchain, Virtual Digital Assets & Regulatory)** **Leading Specialized Law Firm – Setting Precedents in Digital Finance** **Job ID** **Grade** **Location** **Employment Type** SHL-ATT-A5 A5 **Mumbai, Maharashtra** Full-time **Compensation & Pioneering Incentives** **Annual Salary Range** **Compensation Structure** **Incentives** **₹20 – ₹60 lakhs** per annum Highly commensurate with verifiable expertise and PQE. Performance Bonuses & Equity Opportunities **About The Firm & The Opportunity** We are a highly specialized law firm at the forefront of the **Fintech and Digital Finance** sectors. Our practice is dedicated to advising innovative startups, exchanges, and established financial institutions on the complex legal and regulatory frameworks governing **Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs), Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, and Payments** . This is a senior role for an exceptional lawyer seeking to be a **pioneer** in setting legal precedents and developing compliance strategies for the fastest-growing sector in finance. **Essential Qualifications** **Required Qualifications & Experience** - Educational Background: LL.B. (required). An LL.M. in Financial Regulation, Technology Law, or a related field is highly advantageous. - Bar Admission: Must be a practicing advocate admitted to the Bar Council of India. - Total Legal Experience (PQE): A minimum of 6 to 12 years of post-qualification experience, with at least 4 years directly focused on the regulatory, legal, and transactional aspects of Fintech, Payments, or Crypto/Blockchain technology. - Core Regulatory Expertise: Deep, working knowledge of regulations pertaining to the sector, including: - RBI’s regulatory sandbox and payment system regulations. - AML/PMLA and its application to virtual digital asset service providers (VDA-SPs). - Income Tax (VDA taxation) and FEMA implications for cross-border crypto transactions. - SEBI regulations related to tokenization and initial coin offerings (ICOs). - Transactional Experience: Proven experience drafting and negotiating agreements related to technology development, digital asset custody, and payment services. **Preferred Skills & Attributes** - Technological Literacy: A strong conceptual understanding of blockchain technology (e.g., DeFi, NFTs, smart contracts) and the underlying technical and security risks. - International Frameworks: Functional knowledge of global crypto/fintech regulations (e.g., FATF guidance, US/EU frameworks). - Client Advisory: Experience leading advisory projects, conducting regulatory gap analysis, and preparing applications for regulatory approvals. - Financial Expertise: Background in financial services law, capital markets, or payments regulations is a plus. **Key Responsibilities** - Regulatory Strategy: Advise clients on complex regulatory and licensing requirements for launching and operating fintech products, crypto exchanges, and wallet services in India. - Compliance Frameworks: Develop and stress-test robust compliance programs, particularly those related to KYC/AML for VDA-SPs. - Product Counseling: Work closely with product and engineering teams of clients to structure services (e.g., token launches, DeFi protocols) to ensure legal and regulatory adherence. - Risk Mitigation: Conduct legal due diligence and risk assessments related to new technologies and commercial partnerships in the fintech space. - Thought Leadership: Author and present on emerging regulatory developments in the blockchain and crypto ecosystem. **What We Offer (Pioneering Benefits)** - High-Value Compensation: A high-end salary and bonus structure that reflects the scarcity and specialized, high-stakes nature of the work. - Equity Opportunities: Potential for incentive compensation that includes a share or stake in client-side projects or successful ventures, aligning your success with that of the innovators you advise. - Pioneering Work: Be part of a firm that is actively setting legal precedents and shaping policy discussions in the nascent digital finance space. - Professional Development: Dedicated budget for advanced training, global conferences (e.g., major blockchain/fintech summits), and high-level regulatory seminars. **Application Details** **Date Posted** **Application Deadline** **Selection Process** **February 8, 2026** **March 8, 2026** Multi-stage interview including a technical legal scenario analysis. **How to Apply:** Submit your CV, a detailed cover letter highlighting your specific experience with **crypto/VDA regulation and payments law** , and one unedited legal writing sample on a fintech-related topic to the careers portal **Ready to Apply? 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