Senior Counsel (Norway)
About Bitdeer:
Bitdeer is a world-leading technology company for Bitcoin mining and AI cloud.
Bitdeer is committed to providing comprehensive Bitcoin mining solutions for its customers. Apart from designing industry-leading ASIC chips and manufacturing mining rigs, the Group handles complex processes involved in computing across the value chain. This includes equipment procurement, transport logistics, datacenter design and construction, equipment management, and network and facility operations. Bitdeer also offers advanced cloud capabilities to customers with a high demand for artificial intelligence.
Headquartered in Singapore, Bitdeer operates globally with a diversified 3 GW energy portfolio and deploys Bitcoin mining and HPC datacenters in the United States, Bhutan, Norway, Canada, Malaysia, and Ethiopia.
About the Role
We are looking for a highly strategic and experienced Senior Counsel to join Bitdeer’s in-house legal team, based in Norway. Reporting directly to the General Counsel and US Lead Counsel, you will serve as a senior legal advisor for our European operations while supporting global initiatives. The ideal candidate brings sophisticated legal expertise from a top-tier law firm or a high-growth in-house environment and is capable of navigating complex regulatory landscapes and high-stakes negotiations independently.
What You Will Be Responsible For
- Strategic Contract Management: You will lead the drafting, reviewing, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, infrastructure contracts, and cross-border licensing deals, ensuring robust protection and alignment with Bitdeer’s global strategy.
- Regulatory & Compliance Leadership: You will conduct high-level legal research and provide actionable analysis on European and international regulations, including energy laws, data privacy (GDPR), and crypto-asset frameworks (MiCA).
- Corporate Governance & Entity Management: You will oversee corporate governance for our Norwegian and European entities, managing board resolutions, statutory filings, and ensuring full compliance with local corporate laws.
- Operational Oversight: You will streamline the contract management lifecycle across EMEA and North American regions, managing internal approval workflows, complex due diligence, and high-level stakeholder correspondence.
- Quality Leadership: You will maintain the highest standards of quality control for all legal outputs, ensuring that all documentation reflects the company’s sophisticated legal positioning and brand voice.
- Cross-Functional & External Liaison: You will act as a primary legal partner to executive leadership and cross-functional teams, while also managing relationships with external counsel and regulatory bodies in Norway and beyond.
How You Will Stand Out
- Experience: At least 8+ years of experience as an attorney, with a significant portion spent in a reputable law firm or a senior in-house role (experience in the tech or energy sectors is a plus).
- Legal Expertise: Deep understanding of commercial law, litigation strategy, and the nuances of operating within a global corporate structure.
- Detail & Accuracy:Exceptional attention to detail, with a proven ability to manage complex projects with a high degree of precision.
- Leadership Mindset:A proactive, self-starting leader who can work autonomously in a remote/distributed environment while remaining a collaborative team player.
- Organizational Mastery:Superior time-management skills to navigate competing priorities in a fast-paced, 24/7 global industry.
- Communication:Elite written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex legal risks into business-friendly advice.
- Integrity:A high level of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive corporate information and strategic initiatives.
- Education: A Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent Master of Laws (LL.M.) from an accredited institution.
- Bar Admission:Admitted to practice law and in good standing with a recognized bar association (US State Bar or European equivalent).
- Technical Proficiency:Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with global legal entity management and CLM systems.
- Language Skills: Norwegian and English
Bitdeer is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in accordance with country, state, and local laws. Bitdeer does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on conditions such as race, color, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital and/or parental status, religion, political opinion, nationality, ethnic background or social origin, social status, disability, age, indigenous status, and union.