What seniority level is this role?

Wintermute targets mid-level candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Legal Counsel - Derivatives role at Wintermute.

Legal Counsel - Derivatives at Wintermute

Joblaze summary

In the role of Legal Counsel for Derivatives at Wintermute, the individual will manage legal negotiations and projects related to the company's expanding derivatives business, particularly in OTC markets. A solid understanding of traditional financial derivatives is essential, along with the ability to navigate the complexities of the digital asset landscape. This position is suited for someone with a strong legal background and experience in fast-paced environments, as it requires collaboration with various teams including trading, risk, and compliance.

Joblaze insights

Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze October 21, 2026. Last confirmed on Wintermute's careers page October 21, 2026.

Quick facts

What seniority level is this role?: Wintermute targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Legal Counsel - Derivatives role at Wintermute.

From the original posting

About Wintermute Wintermute is one of the largest crypto native algorithmic trading companies in digital assets. We provide liquidity across most cryptocurrency exchanges and trading platforms, a broad range of OTC trading solutions as well as support high profile blockchain projects and traditional financial institutions moving into crypto. Wintermute also has a Wintermute Ventures arm that invests in early stage DeFi projects. Wintermute was founded in 2017 and has successfully navigated industry cycles. Culturally, we combine the best of the two worlds: the technology standards of high-frequency trading firms in traditional markets and the innovative and entrepreneurial culture of technology startups. To Wintermute digital assets is not just another asset class, we believe in the innovative potential of blockchain, the fundamental innovations, we have a long-term view on the digital asset market and are taking a leadership position in building an innovative and compliant market. You can read more here. Working at Wintermute We are looking for a Legal Counsel - Derivatives role to support Wintermute’s rapidly growing derivatives business and expansion into traditional financial markets, with a focus on OTC derivatives. The successful candidate should have strong foundation in derivatives in traditional financial markets and be able to adapt rapidly to the entrepreneurial, varied and highly dynamic nature of Wintermute's business, including the challenges and opportunities associated with the digital assets business. Working closely with senior legal colleagues, traders and teams across risk, compliance and operations, you will take ownership of negotiations and projects across the jurisdictions in which Wintermute operates. You will have the opportunity to help shape approaches that appropriately balance the business growth objectives and legal risk.

Legal Counsel - Derivatives

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