Chief Legal and Compliance Officer

Job Description: Chief Legal & Compliance Officer (CLCO) – $SRC Ecosystem

Location: Remote

Payment: in $SRC token, native token of project

About $SRC Ecosystem

The $SRC Ecosystem is an AI + blockchain-powered RWA tokenization platform addressing the $2.5 trillion global trade finance gap. Built on zkSync-based $SRC Chain, the ecosystem empowers SMEs through digitized trade documents, tokenized trade finance, cross-border payments, FX facilitation, and liquidity provider participation, while ensuring strict compliance with international trade and financial regulations.

Position Overview

The Chief Legal & Compliance Officer (CLCO) will be responsible for building and leading the legal, regulatory, and compliance framework of the $SRC Ecosystem globally. This role ensures that the company meets all applicable laws, licensing regimes (MiCA, SEC, ESMA, FCA, MAS, etc.), and compliance standards while protecting the business against regulatory risks. The CLCO will oversee legal aspects of contracts with partners, investors, and clients, and manage KYC/KYB/AML monitoring across the platform.

Key Responsibilities

Legal & Regulatory

Develop and implement global legal and compliance strategy for $SRC Ecosystem.

Oversee all legal requirements for contracts, partnerships, investors, and platform users.

Draft, review, and negotiate agreements with strategic partners, VCs, institutional investors, and service providers.

Anticipate and address regulatory risks to safeguard the ecosystem against sanctions, fines, and reputational damage.

Ensure global IP protection, trademarks, and enforcement for the $SRC Ecosystem brand.

Manage and oversee legal matters around token issuance, fundraising (seed/public token offerings), and exchange listings.

Compliance & Licensing

Lead compliance framework in alignment with MiCA (EU), and prepare for future licensing (e.g., VASP, EMI, broker-dealer, or equivalent licenses in different jurisdictions).

Build regulatory engagement strategy across Europe, Middle East, Asia, and the Americas.

Maintain strong relationships with regulators, legal advisors, and compliance partners.

Ensure compliance with GDPR, data privacy laws, sanctions lists, and international trade regulations.

KYC/KYB/AML

Oversee implementation of comprehensive KYC, KYB, AML, and ongoing monitoring systems.

Collaborate with technology and compliance providers (e.g., Onfido, Jumio, or open-source alternatives) for identity verification.

Ensure risk-based onboarding, transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting (SARs), and sanctions screening.

Develop policies for fraud prevention, anti-bribery, anti-corruption, and counter-terrorism financing.

Governance & Risk Management

Advise the executive team and board on legal and compliance risks for strategic decisions.

Establish internal compliance audits, reporting frameworks, and risk registers.

Ensure proper governance structures and shareholder agreements are legally compliant.

Educate and train internal teams on compliance, data protection, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Law degree with specialization in financial services, fintech, or blockchain regulation.

10+ years of experience in legal & compliance, ideally in fintech, blockchain, or trade finance.

Deep knowledge of MiCA, EU financial regulation, FATF standards, AMLD6, GDPR, and equivalents in major jurisdictions.

Experience with global licensing processes (crypto exchange, EMI, broker-dealer, VASP).

Strong track record in managing legal risks, regulatory engagement, and compliance frameworks for high-growth fintech or web3 companies.

Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.

Ability to work with cross-border teams and adapt to fast-changing regulatory environments.

What We Offer

Strategic leadership role in a global AI + blockchain trade finance ecosystem.

Opportunity to shape compliance infrastructure for a platform solving a $2.5T global problem.

Competitive compensation package with token-based incentives.

High-impact role with visibility among regulators, investors, and partners.