Overview
This role involves serving as Associate General Counsel, providing trusted legal advice to product, engineering, and senior leadership teams. The position supports the development, launch, and scaling of crypto and financial services products across multiple jurisdictions, blending regulatory expertise with practical business judgment.
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary legal advisor to product teams for the design, launch, and scaling of new products and features globally
- Identify, assess, and advise on regulatory and legal considerations impacting product design, functionality, distribution, and user experience
- Provide strategic guidance on regulatory readiness, go-to-market planning, and jurisdictional expansion
- Draft, review, and maintain global and localized product terms, disclosures, and other customer-facing legal documentation
- Advise on product positioning, marketing, and platform presentation considering regulatory, licensing, and consumer protection requirements
- Monitor and interpret global regulatory developments related to digital assets, custody, payments, stablecoins, and financial services, translating them into actionable business guidance
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Admission to the New York bar
- 10+ years of legal experience with significant focus on regulated financial technology companies
- Extensive expertise in payments regulation, digital asset custody, and related frameworks
- In-house experience at a fintech or digital asset company
- Proven track record of successfully launching regulated financial products in multiple jurisdictions
- Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment with limited resources
- Experience working with financial institutions and structuring legal partnerships
- Familiarity with corporate governance best practices on a global scale
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated base salary range: $202,000 to $265,000
- Total compensation package may include a target bonus, competitive equity grant, and generous benefits
Location
Not specified in the original description.