FinTech Lawyer

Overview

A leading legal services organization is seeking experienced FinTech Lawyers to provide counsel on complex financial products and regulatory matters. This role involves working with major companies across various industries to navigate the evolving landscape of digital assets and financial technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide transactional and regulatory advice on digital assets, cryptocurrency, blockchain, NFTs, decentralized finance, cryptocurrency lending, and other advanced financial products
• Advise internal business stakeholders on legal risks and opportunities, focusing on state and federal regulations, licensing, and examinations
• Structure, draft, negotiate, and review agreements with financial institutions and partners
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams including Legal, Marketing, Product, Operations, and Finance

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in financial services regulatory and compliance, with strong knowledge of digital assets, currencies, and emerging financial products
• Experience advising clients on federal and state regulatory licensing, registration, compliance, enforcement, and complex bank and money transmission regulatory issues
• Active bar license in the state of physical residence

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of federal securities laws and regulations, including broker-dealer formation and registration
• Experience advising cryptocurrency exchanges and blockchain-focused companies
• Familiarity with SEC and FINRA examinations and AML compliance policies and procedures
• Ability to counsel on privacy and cybersecurity risks related to digital currency and products
• Excellent academic background and law firm experience, with prior in-house legal environment exposure

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated total compensation for full-time attorney roles ranges from $104,500 to $325,000 annually
• Non-attorney roles range from $71,250 to $309,750 annually
• Compensation is based on experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs
• Additional benefits may include health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities

Location

• This position is open to candidates residing in various locations, with an active bar license required in the state of residence.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

The employer is committed to equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, nationality, religion, political opinion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, military service, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process.

Employment may be contingent upon successful background checks, proof of identity, and legal authorization to work. Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable fair chance laws.