Product Counsel

Overview

This role involves Product Counsel support to shape legal and product strategy for a cryptocurrency settlement solution. The position requires experience across multiple legal disciplines, including contract law, IP, financial services regulation, and employment law, with strong ability to partner across product and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Advise product, engineering, IT, business development, marketing, and other internal teams on issues related to product development and commercialization
  • Includes compliance with laws and regulations relating to privacy, data security, marketing, consumer protection, risk management, and partner relations
• Manage a range of contracts, including:
  • User and services agreements
  • Terms of service
  • Licensing agreements
  • Commercial contracts
• Research novel legal questions and distill findings to advise internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with in-house and outside counsel to research complex legal and regulatory issues
• Build relationships with outside counsel, partners, and regulators to support business goals

Requirements

• J.D. degree
• 6+ years of relevant legal experience at a top law firm, government agency, or in-house legal department, preferably within a fast-growing startup
• Admitted and in good standing with a state bar or the District of Columbia; preferably Illinois or eligible to register as in-house counsel in Illinois
• Familiarity with state and federal consumer financial services laws and regulations, including data security and privacy laws
• Strong interest in new and emerging technologies, particularly blockchain and cryptocurrencies
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work across functions and consult with technology development teams
• Strong project-management skills with attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial services, particularly with money transmitters and cryptocurrency firms
• Experience developing compliance programs and advising on compliance
• Experience with data privacy regulations, including GDPR, GLBA, and CPRA
• Arbitration, alternative dispute resolution, and customer complaint resolutions experience
• Experience drafting and managing terms of service

Compensation & Benefits

• Healthcare Insurance: covers roughly 100% of employee premiums as well as a portion of spouse/children (U.S. only)
• Vision & Dental Insurance (U.S. only)
• Chance to earn equity
• Maternity & Paternity leave (after 6 months)
• WeWork All Access Membership
• WFH yearly stipend
• L&D yearly stipend (after 6 months)

Location

• This role includes requirements for candidates based in Colorado to request compensation and benefits information regarding particular roles.