Senior Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assess potential legal risks and regulatory requirements associated with new products and technologies

• Evaluate marketing materials and product messaging, offering guidance to the business

• Create legal playbooks to empower product teams to operate swiftly based on established guidance

• Provide counsel on proposed product flows and collaborate with product teams to develop compliant solutions

• Compose language for new and updated terms of use and disclaimers

• Lead regulatory licensing initiatives in designated jurisdictions and manage teams in acquiring essential licenses

• Draft responses to regulatory inquiries from FINRA, NFA, alongside state securities and money transmission regulators

• Specify product and marketing compliance requirements for regulated entities

• Outline and manage regular periodic reporting obligations

• Translate laws and compliance duties into actionable requirements for Compliance, Operations, Product, and Engineering teams

• Support civil, litigation, or regulatory issues and oversee external counsel as required

• Offer continuous marketing compliance guidance informed by trends in finance, payments, and digital currency

• Write public-facing descriptions for new products and technologies

• Collaborate cross-functionally and internationally under the supervision of the Associate General Counsel, Product & Regulatory

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a practicing attorney

• At least 2 years of experience in a law firm environment

• Experience interacting with regulators, including state officials/attorney generals, CFTC, SEC, OCC, or other financial regulators

• Proven experience working with product teams and providing direct input on customer-facing products

• Proficient in drafting and negotiating fintech, financial services, and technology agreements

• Experience advising financial institutions, including broker-dealers, on risk mitigation strategies across financial products

• Background in startups; experience in tech or cryptocurrency is an advantage

• Juris Doctor (JD) is required

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

🏝️ Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off (PTO) for salaried full-time employee roles

• Mental wellness benefits

• Complimentary 1:1 virtual consultations with a licensed mental wellness professional

• Comprehensive and competitive health benefits

• Fully remote work with a cameras-on culture

• Reimbursements for work-from-home equipment available to new hires

• Annual budget for professional development

• Complimentary 1:1 virtual sessions with a career coach

• 401(k) plan with employer matching