Provide risk-principled legal, regulatory, and strategic advice to business and engineering teams across a product lifecycle
Advise business and marketing teams on how to successfully navigate complex and legal regulatory environments both domestically and internationally
Develop and implement various legal processes, policies, and playbooks, including compliance policies and procedures
Track regulatory developments and conduct legal research on current rules and regulations
Collaborate collegially and supportively with other members of the legal team. Mentor others on the Legal & Policy team.
Requirements:
6+ years of law firm or in-house attorney experience
JD degree (or foreign equivalent) with good standing in at least one US state bar
Strong financial regulatory background or experience counseling crypto clients
Familiar with financial services regulation and agencies (e.g., FinCEN, SEC, CFTC) and how they apply to financial products in both the U.S. and abroad
Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills; establishes and maintains strong relationships and credibility with stakeholders
Highly organized and proactive; capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
Nice to Haves:
Deep understanding of crypto and blockchain technology
Understanding of how different regulations or proposed rules can apply to crypto products (e.g., broker-dealer, exchange, derivatives)
Experience at an AM Law 100 corporate law firm and/or at companies in the technology and/or emerging company space
