Executive Legal Associate

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