Legal Counsel

This role is on-site in Vienna, Austria .

Candidates must be EU citizens and have professional German proficiency .

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 point of contact for incoming requests from courts, law enforcement, financial institutions, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies within Austria and the EU.
• Manage the full lifecycle of legal case files, including logging, assessment, coordination, response drafting, and secure archiving.
• Oversee the lawful disclosure of user data and account information in compliance with Austrian and EU legal frameworks
• Support in handling user complaints and regulatory correspondence, ensuring appropriate legal positioning and clear documentation.
• Liaise with internal departments such as Compliance, Risk, and Customer Support to facilitate timely and coordinated case handling.
• Maintain up-to-date records and legal logs to ensure transparency, audit readiness, and reporting obligations are met.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments in Austria and the EU that may impact internal case management procedures or disclosure obligations.

Requirements:

• A law degree (LLB, JD, Mag. iur., LL.M., or equivalent)
• Minimum of 3 years of legal experience, preferably within an in-house legal team, regulatory authority, or law firm.
• Strong understanding of Austrian and EU laws relating to international contract law, commercial law, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience handling official legal requests such as court orders, or administrative inquiries.
• Meticulous attention to detail, with strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both German and English.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced, regulated environment with high integrity and discretion.

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.