FinTech Lawyer

Overview

This role is for FinTech Lawyers to work with clients across all industries. This is an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Provide transactional and regulatory counsel on digital assets, cryptocurrency, blockchain, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT), decentralized finance, cryptocurrency lending, and other complex financial products and offerings
• Advise internal business stakeholders on legal risks and opportunities, with a focus 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, but not limited to, Legal, Marketing, Product, Operations, and Finance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in the financial services regulatory and compliance space, with strong understanding of digital assets and currencies and emerging financial products
• Experience advising clients on federal and state regulatory licensing, registration, compliance, and enforcement matters, as well as complex bank and money transmission regulatory issues
• Active bar license for the state in which you physically reside

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of federal securities laws and regulations, including:
  • Forming/registering broker-dealers
  • Advising crypto exchanges and other blockchain-focused companies
  • Responding to SEC and FINRA examinations
  • Reviewing and revising policies and procedures for AML compliance
• Ability to provide counsel on privacy and cyber security risks associated with digital currency and products is beneficial
• Excellent academic and law firm credentials, with experience in a dynamic in-house environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated total compensation for full-time attorney roles: $104,500–$325,000 per year
• Estimated total compensation for non-attorney roles: $71,250–$309,750 per year
• Compensation decisions are based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs
• Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid holidays and PTO
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities and tools

Location

• Active bar license for the state in which you physically reside