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full-timeAssociate General Counsel, EU Legal
Coinbase · Hybrid - Luxembourg
Coinbase is a company operating in the digital asset and financial services sector. As an Associate General Counsel for EU Legal, you will serve as a key legal advisor for European operations, focusing on the intersection of complex regulation and product development. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve providing guidance on e-money, payment services, and financial services regulations, including PSD2 and MiFID II. You will partner closely with business leaders and compliance teams to navigate market expansions, product launches, and banking partnerships across various jurisdictions. The role requires monitoring evolving international policy, managing outside counsel, and assessing regulatory risks to provide actionable advice to executive leadership. This position is well-suited for a qualified lawyer with significant experience in regulated financial institutions who possesses a pragmatic, analytical approach to legal problem-solving. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, hybrid environment that demands high levels of autonomy, project management skills, and the ability to integrate generative AI tools into legal workflows to drive operational efficiency.
Education
- Level: Bachelor's degree
- Specializations: Law
Key Skills
Notes
Hybrid work, quarterly in‑person surges, 7+ years experience required
Experience required
7-7 years experienceAbout the Role Ready to do the most impactful work of your career? Coinbase’s EU Legal team builds the future of finance by turning complex regulation into practical paths forward. The role advises European businesses on legal questions shaping product launches, market entry, and customer service. Responsibilities Partner with business leaders and Compliance to advise on EU and international e‑money, payment services, and financial services requirements. Advise regional entities on new products, intercompany arrangements, commercial relationships, banking partnerships, and terms of business. Guide product launches, market expansion, and marketing initiatives across jurisdictions, coordinating with US‑based Legal and regional counsel. Monitor European and international legal and policy developments, explain business implications, and support advocacy for digital asset regulation. Assess legal and regulatory risks, recommend practical solutions, and improve processes for a growing international business. Manage outside counsel on specialist matters and projects, maintaining internal expertise and accountability. Requirements Qualified lawyer in the UK, Ireland, France, or Luxembourg with 7+ years of experience advising regulated EU e‑money, payment services, or financial services institutions. Strong knowledge of EU financial services regulation, including PSD2, the Second Electronic Money Directive, and/or MiFID II. Digital asset expertise, especially MiCAR registration regimes, is strongly preferred. Experience engaging with European regulators such as the CSSF or Central Bank of Ireland. Ability to manage complex projects across functions and time zones, meet tight deadlines, and drive decisions with limited supervision. Excellent legal judgment, analytical rigour, commercial pragmatism, and writing skills. Proficiency with generative AI tools (e.g., LibreChat, Gemini, Glean) in daily workflows. Eligibility Location: Hybrid – Luxembourg
Skills for this role
Required skills
Also mentioned in the listing
| Role | Associate General Counsel, EU Legal |
|---|---|
| Company | Coinbase |
| Location | Hybrid - Luxembourg |
| Type | full-time |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-10-12 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
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