Legal Associate
About Busha
Since our inception in 2018, Busha has been at the forefront of digital currency exchange, offering trading options in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Our mission is to build an open financial system characterized by innovation, efficiency, and user-friendliness. We value Clear Communication, Positive Energy, Efficient Execution, and Continuous Learning in all our team members.
About the Role:
We are looking for a proactive Legal Associate to join our Legal and Compliance team. In this role, you will be a commercial enabler, helping the business navigate complex regulatory landscapes while driving growth. You will bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology (crypto, stablecoins, payments) and robust corporate governance across multiple jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities
- Contracts: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements. You will build and maintain internal tools like clause libraries, playbooks, and legal guidance materials to help our teams move fast and safely.
- Research & Advisory: Conduct deep-dive legal research on emerging developments in virtual assets, blockchain, payments, and global financial services. You will translate complex laws into clear, actionable compliance notes and address cross-functional team escalations.
- Cross-Border Licensing: Support entity registration, regulatory approvals, permit management, and corporate secretarial functions across all our operating jurisdictions.
- Disputes & Stakeholder Management: Support the management of regulatory inquiries, investigations, disputes, and litigation. You will act as a key liaison with external counsel, regulators, auditors, and key service providers.
Requirements
- Experience: 2-5 years of post-qualification legal experience within a fintech, fast-growing tech startup, or a top-tier commercial law firm's technology/finance practice.
- Mindset: A strong commercial enabler philosophy. You are a problem-solver who figures out how the business can innovate safely.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Strong foundational knowledge of corporate law, commercial contracting, payments infrastructure, and emerging digital asset/VASP frameworks.
- Tech Forward: Digitally native, highly organised, and eager to adopt legal tech and automation to optimize workflow delivery
Nice to Have
- High attention to detail — zero-error mindset.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines across jurisdictions.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Integrity, confidentiality, and high professional ethics.