FinTech Lawyer

Overview

A legal services organization is seeking a FinTech Lawyer to provide expert counsel to some of the world’s largest companies across various industries.

Responsibilities

• Provide transactional and regulatory advice on digital assets, cryptocurrency, blockchain, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), decentralized finance, cryptocurrency lending, and other complex financial products and offerings.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of federal securities laws and regulations, including broker-dealer formation/registration, advising crypto exchanges and blockchain companies, responding to SEC and FINRA examinations, and reviewing AML compliance policies and procedures.
• Ability to counsel on privacy and cybersecurity risks related to digital currency and products.
• Excellent academic and law firm credentials, with experience in a dynamic in-house legal environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation starting at $175,000, adjusted based on location and years of experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and 401(k).
• Access to professional development and learning programs.
• Predominantly remote work, with occasional on-site presence required by some clients.

Location

Remote work is the primary mode, with some client engagements requiring on-site attendance.