Legal Counsel (Institution and Vendor Contract Manager)

About UsEstablished in March 2018, Bybit is one of the fastest growing cryptocurrency derivatives exchanges, with more than 70 million registered users. We offer a professional platform where crypto traders can find an ultra-fast matching engine, excellent customer service and multilingual community support. We provide innovative online spot and derivatives trading services, mining and staking products, as well as API support, to retail and institutional clients around the world, and strive to be the most reliable exchange for the emerging digital asset class.Our core values define us. We listen, care, and improve to create a faster, fairer, and more humane trading environment for our users. Our innovative, highly advanced, user-friendly platform has been designed from the ground-up using best-in-class infrastructure to provide our users with the industry's safest, fastest, fairest, and most transparent trading experience. Built on customer-centric values, we endeavour to provide a professional, 24/7 multi-language customer support to help in a timely manner.As of today, Bybit is one of the most trusted, reliable, and transparent cryptocurrency derivatives platforms in the space.Key Responsibilities:Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of contracts, including but not limited to institutional agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, service agreements, technology and licensing arrangements, and partnership MOUs.Own the end-to-end contract lifecycle process, from contract intake, redlining, approval workflows, execution, and archiving, to renewal and termination management.Act as the point of contact for internal business units (e.g., procurement, operations, tech, finance) to provide clear and timely legal support during commercial negotiations.Ensure all contracts comply with applicable laws, internal policies, and corporate governance requirements.Coordinate with external counsel as necessary for complex negotiations or multi-jurisdictional matters.Develop and maintain a centralized contract management system to monitor key obligations, renewal deadlines, and risk triggers.Proactively identify legal and commercial risks in contracts and recommend mitigations.Support the development and continuous improvement of templates, playbooks, and contracting processes to increase efficiency and consistency.Provide training or guidance to relevant teams on contract terms and legal risk considerations.Requirements:A law degree (LLB, JD, Mag. iur., LL.M., or equivalent)Minimum of 3 years of legal experience, preferably within an in-house legal team, regulatory authority, or law firm.Strong understanding of Austrian and EU laws relating to international contract law, commercial law, and regulatory compliance.Experience handling official legal requests such as court orders, or administrative inquiries.Meticulous attention to detail, with strong organizational and documentation skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both German and English.Able to work independently in a fast-paced, regulated environment with high integrity and discretion.This position is based in Austria, ViennaWhy Join UsAt Bybit, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching work environment.Our benefits include:Study Growth Fund: We support your professional development and continuous learning.Internal Events: Participate in regular team-building activities, workshops, and events designed to promote collaboration and innovation.Global Collaboration: Be part of a diverse, international team, working alongside colleagues from around the world.Career Advancement: Access opportunities for growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding global company.Internal Mobility: Grow with us- Your long-term development is important to us. We offer internal job opportunities to help build your career path.