karinabueno

Legal Counsel | Blockchain & Digital Assets | Regulatory Affairs & Compliance | Mediator | Client & Partner Relations

Attorney-at-Law (OAB/SP, Brazil) based in Switzerland, with a background in legal compliance, contract law and dispute resolution, combined with solid knowledge of blockchain and digital assets.

Experienced in complex negotiations, multiparty mediation and client relations, I help navigate challenging legal and technological scenarios with clarity and confidence.

Active crypto user and investor since 2020, with hands-on experience in DeFi, Web3, wallet management, smart contracts, blockchain technology and digital asset security. Experienced in providing educational consulting on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency fundamentals.

Proven experience in complex negotiations, conflict resolution and stakeholder management, with a consistent track record of transforming challenging client situations into positive outcomes through clear, empathetic and effective communication. 

Skilled in identifying creative solutions within regulatory frameworks and delivering results that satisfy all parties involved.

Uniquely positioned at the intersection of legal compliance, crypto expertise and human connection, bringing structure, strategy and results to every client interaction.

Currently deepening expertise in Web3 and blockchain technology fundamentals, compliance, MiCA and FINMA frameworks.

Open to client success, account management, business development, partnerships, compliance, legal operations, KYC/AML, regulatory affairs or any role combining negotiation, communication and problem-solving within the Web3 and crypto ecosystem.




Experience: 11 years

Yearly salary: $80,000

Hourly rate: $80

Nationality: 🇩🇪 Germany

Residency: 🇨🇭 Switzerland


Experience

Lawyer
RQ7 Incorporações Imobiliárias Ltda.
2020 - 2024
- End-to-end management of complex real estate regularizations - Verification and adaptation of documentation and projects to applicable legal requirements - Proactive client communication - Coordination with public authorities for permits and    official documentation - Drafting and review of real estate contracts in compliance    with applicable regulations
Independent Crypto Investor, DeFi User & consultant
Independent
2020 - 2026
- 6 years of active experience in cryptocurrency ecosystem - Provided educational consulting on Bitcoin, crypto fundamentals and DeFi strategies to individuals entering the crypto space - Hands-on experience with CEX/DEX exchanges and wallet management - Active participation in DeFi protocols (lending, staking, yield farming) - Knowledge of multiple blockchains (Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana, Layer 2) - Continuous monitoring of crypto regulatory developments
Lawyer
Quintana Terraplenagem Ltda
2020 - 2021
- Contract drafting, review and negotiation - Strategic financial planning - Adaptation of employment contracts, in compliance with labor law
Mediator & Conciliator
CEJUSC-TJSP, Brazil
2018 - 2020
- Conducted judicial and extrajudicial mediation hearings - Managed civil and family disputes resolution
Lawyer
Pádua Imobiliária
2015 - 2019
- Draft and review of contracts in accordance with applicable regulations - Management and regularization of lease agreements
Lawyer
HLB Empreendimentos e Participações Ltda
2012 - 2015
- Management of real estate document regularizations - Tax and financial analysis - Contract drafting, review and negotiation - Coordination with public authorities for administrative approvals and official documentation

Skills

account-manager
ai
bitcoin
blockchain
business-development
compliance
consulting
crypto
cryptography
customer-service
customer-success
dao
defi
education
finance
security
smart-contract
web3
legal
english
italian
portuguese