Legal Counsel

Hi! We'reMercuryo, and we’re on a mission to redefine finance by blending the best of traditional banking with the power of decentralized finance (DeFi). We believe everyone deserves seamless access to Web3 and traditional financial services, so we're building the platform that makes it real: one that simplifies crypto and integrates it into the broader financial ecosystem.

Since launching in 2018, we've grown into a recognized force in the industry, named one of Europe's Fastest-Growing Startups 2025 by Sifted and awarded Best Crypto On-Ramp & Payments Solution 2025 by Cryptonomist. We've partnered with leading brands including Visa, Mastercard, MetaMask, Trust Wallet, Ledger, and Jupiter, powering over 200 products and collaborating directly with major ecosystems like Solana, Consensys, and BNB Chain.

Why Mercuryo?

Industry Impact

Join us in helping world-class Web3 projects onboard millions of new users into the next generation of finance.

Innovative Environment

Collaborate with more than 300 talented professionals from diverse backgrounds — including banking, SaaS, and Web3 - all united in delivering outstanding user experiences.

AI-First Culture

We actively integrate AI across the company, from operations and analytics to marketing and product workflows. It helps teams move faster, improve productivity, and focus on high-impact work - while maintaining human oversight and accountability at every step. We see AI as a core part of how our teams innovate, collaborate, and scale.

Growth and Learning

Our expanding network of 200+ B2B partnerships and a user base of over 7 million means there’s always room to grow your skills, tackle new challenges, and push boundaries.

Flexible Culture

We're remote-first, celebrating diversity across 30 countries. In 2026, Mercuryo was recognized as a Great Place to Work across five countries based entirely on anonymous employee feedback. The recognition reflects a culture of trust and collaboration.

About the Role

We're looking for a Legal Counsel to join the team supporting our European payments infrastructure and money transfer projects. This is a hands-on legal role covering two core directions: our payment infrastructure line and our money transfer/remittance line. You'll work closely with business and compliance stakeholders, drafting contracts from scratch and helping translate business ideas into workable legal structures.

Your Role:

• Draft and negotiate contracts from scratch, working across multiple European jurisdictions.
• Support incorporation and setup of payment entities (EMI / Payment Institution licensing) across jurisdictions including Canada and Europe.
• Provide legal support for the configuration and launch of payment products.
• Advise on money transfer / remittance regulation as well as broader payment infrastructure regulation.
• Liaise with external legal consultants when needed.
• Work cross-functionally with product, compliance, and business teams to shape legal setups around evolving business needs.

What We're Looking For:

• 3+ years of relevant experience in payment institutions.
• Strong grounding in European payment law — a must.
• Cross-jurisdictional experience: incorporating payment companies and setting up payment products (Canada, Europe, etc.)
• Solid understanding of EMI / Payment Institution regulation in Europe, ideally covering both money transfer regulation and broader financial infrastructure regulation.
• Hands-on experience drafting contracts from scratch.
• Comfortable working in cross-functional teams.
• Fluency in English.
• Practical experience applying AI tools in daily workflows (beyond basic ChatGPT usage).

What We Offer:

• Competitive market rate salary and performance-based incentives.
• 22 days annual leave with an additional 6 company days, plus bank holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance plans.
• Maternity & Paternity leave support.
• Extensive benefits program.
• Flexible work schedule and remote work options.
• Modern offices and co-working spaces across 6 countries.
• Working equipment.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Opportunity to shape the initiatives you’re working on.
• Diverse and friendly team.
• We are open-minded to new ideas.

Join Us!

If you're driven to be a part of the Web3 forefront and are keen to leave your mark on this rapidly evolving field, Mercuryo is an excellent choice. Discover our open positions and see how you can contribute to shaping the future!

Mercuryo is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment that is progressive and open-minded. Our employment philosophy is to hire the best people and empower them to do the best work of their lives. Employment decisions are based on business needs and individual merit, without regard to race, colour, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, nationality, marital status, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Mercuryo is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations during the application process for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance to complete your application, please contact our Talent Team.

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