[L&C] Regulatory Counsel, Tradfi

About Us
Established in March 2018, Bybit is one of the fastest growing cryptocurrency derivatives exchanges, with more than 70 million registered users. We offer a professional platform where crypto traders can find an ultra-fast matching engine, excellent customer service and multilingual community support. We provide innovative online spot and derivatives trading services, mining and staking products, as well as API support, to retail and institutional clients around the world, and strive to be the most reliable exchange for the emerging digital asset class.

Our core values define us. We listen, care, and improve to create a faster, fairer, and more humane trading environment for our users. Our innovative, highly advanced, user-friendly platform has been designed from the ground-up using best-in-class infrastructure to provide our users with the industry's safest, fastest, fairest, and most transparent trading experience. Built on customer-centric values, we endeavour to provide a professional, 24/7 multi-language customer support to help in a timely manner.

As of today, Bybit is one of the most trusted, reliable, and transparent cryptocurrency derivatives platforms in the space.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal and regulatory advisor for new product launches, features, and initiatives on the global platform being involved end to end in the launch of new products
• Conduct regulatory gap analyses for target jurisdictions to assess the permissibility and risk profile of product offerings in markets where the exchange has not yet obtained local licenses
• Develop and maintain product compliance frameworks, playbooks, and decision matrices for the global product team
• Advise Product, Tech, Business and Fiat teams on regulatory constraints, user eligibility requirements, geo-restrictions, and risk mitigation strategies aligning these with internal guidelines
• Assess regulatory classification of products (spot trading, derivatives, lending, staking, earn products, launchpad offerings, copy trading, etc.) across jurisdictions
• Monitor global regulatory developments affecting product permissibility and proactively flag risks and opportunities to the business
• Coordinate with Licensing Counsel and external advisors to align product launch timelines with licensing strategy and regulatory engagement
• Support the development of internal approval processes (product governance review processes, sign-off workflows) for new product rollouts
• Prepare regulatory risk assessments and internal memos to support product decisions by senior leadership

Requirements

• Law degree (LLB, JD, or equivalent); admission to practice in at least one jurisdiction is preferred
• 3-6 years of experience in regulatory law, financial services law, or technology law or crypto — with exposure to product advisory, fntech or crypto
• Understanding of cryptocurrency product structures (spot, derivatives, perpetuals, lending, staking, earn, NFTs) and their regulatory treatment across jurisdictions
• Ability to conduct multi-jurisdictional regulatory analysis and present findings in clear, commercially actionable terms
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills — comfortable navigating regulatory ambiguity and providing risk-based advice
• Strong written and verbal communication in English; additional languages especially Chinese are a plus
• Collaborative mindset and a good team player with the ability to work closely with internal teams as well as independently
• Fast learner, able to hit the ground running. takes ownership of projects, has pride in the work
• Direct experience advising on crypto or digital asset products at an exchange, fintech, or financial institution
• Familiarity with regulatory treatment of derivatives, perpetuals, and structured products in key jurisdictions (e.g., ADGM, SFC, FCA, VARA)
• Experience with product governance frameworks and new product approval processes
• Understanding of consumer protection, advertising, and marketing regulations applicable to crypto products
• Prior in-house experience in a high-growth technology or fintech company

Why Join Us
At Bybit, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching work environment. 
Our benefits include:
- Study Growth Fund: We support your professional development and continuous learning.
- Internal Events: Participate in regular team-building activities, workshops, and events designed to promote collaboration and innovation.
- Global Collaboration: Be part of a diverse, international team, working alongside colleagues from around the world.
- Career Advancement: Access opportunities for growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding global company.
- Internal Mobility: Grow with us- Your long-term development is important to us. We offer internal job opportunities to help build your career path.