Executive Legal Associate

Toogeza
Europe
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with hands-on experience in international corporate and financial law, comfortable with navigating complex licensing and regulatory frameworks across jurisdictions.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with hands-on experience in structuring international legal frameworks and licensing projects
    — “Own full client lifecycle from start to finish, including complex international licensing projects”
  • Individuals with strong client-facing skills and the ability to build trusted-advisor relationships
    — “High emotional intelligence and soft skills: ability to move from formal correspondence to genuine trusted-advisor relationships”
  • Legal professionals fluent in Ukrainian and Russian, with confident English communication skills
    — “English B2+/C1: confident client calls, negotiations with foreign banks, agents, and regulators; fluent Ukrainian and Russian”

Things to consider

  • The role demands full ownership of complex legal projects and requires strategic decision-making autonomy
    — “Full operational autonomy: leadership engaged only at critical strategic inflection points”
  • Candidates must be prepared to operate in non-standard jurisdictions with real regulatory challenges
    — “Projects that don't exist in textbooks: non-standard jurisdictions, complex structures, real regulatory deadlocks”

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific international licensing projects you led to completion in your resume and interview
    — “A proven track record of complex licensing projects delivered personally to completion”
  • Emphasize your ability to mentor and lead junior legal staff in your application materials
    — “Mentor and oversee Junior Lawyers and Paralegals within your project portfolio”
  • Demonstrate fluency in Ukrainian and Russian alongside English in your communication samples
    — “fluent Ukrainian and Russian”
  • Showcase your consulting experience with clients and cross-selling capabilities
    — “Independently consult clients and convert engagements into cross-sales and new contracts”
  • Demonstrate understanding of how legal decisions affect business outcomes, such as profitability and retention
    — “Understanding of how legal decisions impact client profitability and company revenue”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • own full client lifecycle from start to finish
  • design and implement ownership structures and investment schemes
  • resolve deadlocked situations with foreign regulators
  • mentor and oversee Junior Lawyers and Paralegals
  • independently consult clients and convert engagements into new contracts
Typical background
international corporate lawfinancial lawlegal consulting

Skills & requirements

Required

International Corporate LawFinancial LawStructuringGambling/crypto LicensingM&ALegal OpinionsCorporate PoliciesNegotiationClient ConsultingCross-salesNew ContractsMentoringTeam OversightClient Relationship ManagementEmotional IntelligenceSoft SkillsOperational Autonomy

Preferred

MentoringTeam ManagementIncorporation And LicensingDirect Relationships With Top RegistrarsUnderstanding Of Igaming And Brokerage Regulatory Frameworks

Stack & domain

International Corporate And Financial LawStructuringGambling/crypto LicensingM&ALegal OpinionsMemorandaCorporate PoliciesComplex Licensing ProjectsDeadlocked SituationsForeign RegulatorsTier-1 BanksAgentsJunior LawyersParalegalsClient ConsultingCross-salesNew ContractsIncorporation And LicensingKey JurisdictionsRegistrarsBanksGovernment AgentsIgamingBrokerageRegulatory FrameworksNPSRetention MetricsEmotional IntelligenceSoft SkillsClient CallsNegotiationsTrusted-advisor RelationshipsOperational AutonomyLeadershipTactical DecisionsClient-facing ConsultingMentoringCryptoFintechLegal ConsultancyHigh-risk Industries

About the role

Original posting from Toogeza via Ashby

We are toogeza, a Ukrainian recruiting company that is focused on hiring talents and building teams for tech startups worldwide. People make a difference in the big game, we may help to find the right ones.

Currently, we are looking for an Executive Legal Associate for SBSB Fintech lawyers.

About our client

We are a legal consultancy specializing in high-risk industries: iGaming, Crypto, FinTech, and Brokerage. Our clients are international businesses that don't need just lawyers — they need trusted advisors capable of solving the most complex structural, licensing, and regulatory challenges across multiple jurisdictions.

What you will do

  • Own full client lifecycle from start to finish, including complex international licensing projects
  • Design and implement sophisticated ownership structures, investment schemes, and tax arrangements
  • Architect multi-jurisdictional setups across intersecting legal frameworks
  • Prepare Legal Opinions, memoranda, and comprehensive corporate policies
  • Resolve deadlocked situations with foreign regulators, Tier-1 banks, and agents
  • Mentor and oversee Junior Lawyers and Paralegals within your project portfolio
  • Independently consult clients and convert engagements into cross-sales and new contracts

What we are looking for

  • 3–5 years in international corporate and financial law: structuring, gambling/crypto licensing, M&A
  • A proven track record of complex licensing projects delivered personally to completion — not just supporting roles
  • Law degree
  • English B2+/C1: confident client calls, negotiations with foreign banks, agents, and regulators; fluent Ukrainian and Russian
  • Understanding of how legal decisions impact client profitability and company revenue; awareness of NPS and Retention metrics
  • High emotional intelligence and soft skills: ability to move from formal correspondence to genuine trusted-advisor relationships
  • Full operational autonomy: leadership engaged only at critical strategic inflection points — all tactical decisions are yours to own
  • Proven client-facing consulting experience

Nice to have

  • Experience mentoring or managing a small team or assistants
  • Deep knowledge of incorporation and licensing in key jurisdictions: Curaçao, Anjouan, Malta, Nevis, Liberia, Kahnawake, TOBIC, Isle of Man (iGaming); Costa Rica, St. Lucia, Seychelles, Mauritius, Cyprus (Brokerage); plus crypto licensing across jurisdictions
  • Direct relationships with top registrars, Tier-1 banks, and government agents in key jurisdictions
  • 3+ years of hands-on consulting experience specifically
  • Understanding of iGaming or Brokerage regulatory frameworks

Benefits:

  • VIP-level clients — and full ownership of their outcomes
  • Projects that don't exist in textbooks: non-standard jurisdictions, complex structures, real regulatory deadlocks
  • A team that operates without micromanagement — we value independent thinkers
  • The opportunity to build your own client base and professional reputation within the firm
  • Budget for courses and professional development you pick yourself
  • Free English classes twice a week
  • International conferences and industry events - on us
  • Team activities, medical insurance, and crisis support

Source: Toogeza careers (Ashby)

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