Intern, Legal

YOU will be part of Bitpanda's Legal and Regulatory Team and assist in supporting the corporate development, contributing to the establishment of financial and non-financial products, commercial partnerships, new business models, governance structures, and aiding in handling financial transactions. This position demands proficiency in civil and corporate law, a keen understanding of regulatory aspects pertinent to Bitpanda's multifaceted operations within the EU and beyond as well as command of contract drafting best practices. YOU will think globally and act locally to build a sound foundation for Bitpanda’s group structure and processes as well as the products and services to enable and protect the business across the globe. Your contributions will be fundamental to our continued growth and innovation, and your responsibilities will include: Advise accompany and support the operational areas of Bitpanda and other team members. Legal support in all relevant fields of law and involvement in various matters pertaining to regulatory assessments token projects financial instruments marketing topics relating to financial and non-financial instruments terms & conditions and other client facing documentation as well as governance litigation and general dispute resolution. Draft and revise all types of legal documents like contracts general terms & conditions internal and external policies etc. Prepare advice on a vast range of issues including civil law matters contracts corporate governance partnership agreements establishment of new entities and branches compliance pending litigation cases with courts and tribunals and any other matters that may arise in the day-to-day operations of an expanding global fintech. Work closely with different departments within Bitpanda to provide the background and structure to navigate and shape the legal framework of our group and business.

Responsibilities

Advise, accompany and support the operational areas of Bitpanda and other team members.
Legal support in all relevant fields of law and involvement in various matters pertaining to regulatory assessments, token projects, financial instruments, marketing topics relating to financial and non-financial instruments, terms & conditions and other client facing documentation as well as governance, litigation and general dispute resolution.
Draft and revise all types of legal documents like contracts, general terms & conditions, internal and external policies, etc.
Prepare advice on a vast range of issues, including civil law matters, contracts, corporate governance, partnership agreements, establishment of new entities and branches, compliance, pending litigation cases with courts and tribunals and any other matters that may arise in the day-to-day operations of an expanding global fintech.
Work closely with different departments within Bitpanda to provide the background and structure to navigate and shape the legal framework of our group and business.

Requirements

In the final stages of a university degree in law from a Austrian/German/Swiss university with a strong focus on civil law and/or supervisory law, as well as other legal areas such as IT law or corporate law.
First professional experience in an international law firm or experience as in-house legal counsel in an international company is an advantage.
Strong interest in and common understanding of crypto-assets and crypto-related products and/or stocks/trading as well as a good working knowledge of traditional financial products.
Team player, quick comprehension, solution-oriented way of working, ability to work reliably both independently as well as part of a team.
Fluency in English and German is required.

Benefits

Hybrid working model with onsite collaboration and remote work
Stock option plan
OpenUP mental wellbeing resources and confidential coaching
Three extra days off in 2026 to prioritise wellbeing
Unlimited access to Udemy library of online courses
Discounts rewards and perks from partners worldwide
Additional 8 weeks of gender-neutral new parent leave
Free onsite dining at select locations
Tenure recognition and Bitpanda branded merchandise
Company events and celebrations