Senior Product Legal Counsel

Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Driving the next generation of wealth. Digital assets are redefining how wealth is created, used, and transferred. Since 2018 at Nexo, we have been building the future model of financial wealth - dynamic, accessible, and designed for a new generation of forward-thinking investors. But technology alone doesn’t drive progress. People do. We are a team of builders, strategists, analysts, creatives, and operators united by a shared mindset: advancement. We move fast, think long term, and take ownership. We challenge ideas, not people. We value clarity over noise and impact over optics. What makes Nexo different? We shape industry trends. We rethink how wealth works and build solutions that reflect that belief. That requires a certain kind of person. You will thrive here when you think independently and act decisively, take ownership without waiting for permission, and care deeply about quality, long-term value, and disciplined execution. The people who succeed at Nexo bring analytical depth, sound judgment, and resilience - but also curiosity and the drive to keep improving. This is an environment for people who want to lead, create, and elevate what already exists. If building what’s next excites you, you’ll feel at home at Nexo. Official website: nexo.com Your role: Act as a dedicated product legal counsel and trusted legal partner to our product, commercial and compliance stakeholders, providing clear, commercially minded advice on the full product lifecycle, from concept through to launch and ongoing maintenance. Provide end-to-end legal support on the design, structuring, launch and ongoing management of financial products, including stocks, futures, contracts for difference (CFDs), options and tokenised securities. Advise on the regulatory treatment of products under MiFID II and related frameworks, including product governance, appropriateness and suitability, client categorisation, best execution and investor protection requirements. Support licensing and authorisation workstreams, including the preparation and submission of regulatory applications and responses to regulatory queries. Draft, review and negotiate product-related documentation, including terms of business, client agreements, risk disclosures and product terms. Assess the legal and regulatory characterisation of new and emerging product types and advise on the associated risks and conditions for launch. Partner with product, engineering, commercial and compliance teams to embed legal and regulatory requirements into product design and customer journeys. Monitor regulatory developments across relevant jurisdictions and advise the business on their impact on existing and planned products. What makes you stand out: Legal counsel with relevant post-qualification experience gained in a law firm, in-house, or at a regulator. Demonstrable experience advising on MiFID II-regulated products and investment services. Practical experience across a range of financial instruments and MiFID-like instruments. Strong drafting skills and the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, practical and commercially focused advice. Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver at pace in a fast-moving environment. Excellent written and spoken English. Knowledge of crypto-asset regulation, including MiCA and related frameworks is considered an advantage. Experience advising a regulated firm operating across multiple jurisdictions is considered an advantage. Nexo benefits: Competitive and rewarding remuneration package. Annual performance-based bonuses. Comprehensive Learning Hub for continuous growth. Hybrid work model: primarily office-based with scheduled home office flexibility. A dynamic and inspiring environment with cutting-edge projects. Career development opportunities in a global leader driving the next generation of wealth. Customizable personal benefits package. Wellness benefits include additional health insurance, all-access sports cards, team-wide sports activities, standing desks, and blue light glasses. Parking and public transportation cards at preferential rates, plus free electric bikes. Fresh fruits, snacks, and a well-stocked office kitchen. Regular department team buildings and company-wide team buildings.