Product Counsel, Crypto

Overview

A financial technology organization is seeking a legal professional to provide leadership in legal affairs related to markets and products, focusing on blockchain-based digital assets, securities, and financial products. This role supports a global marketplace platform that issues and trades digital assets and securities using blockchain technology. The position reports to a Senior Counsel based in New York and is open to both in-person and remote candidates.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on federal and state securities, banking, and insurance laws and regulations.
• Offer day-to-day legal, business, and strategic guidance to internal teams focused on markets and product development.
• Support the full product lifecycle, from conception through launch, operation, and eventual sunset, including product construction and dismantling.
• Stay current on laws and regulations related to digital assets, blockchain, securities, and technology to ensure compliance.
• Deliver forward-looking and ad hoc legal guidance to marketing and design teams regarding product lifecycle and related initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with affiliates and ecosystem partners to support effective product lifecycle management.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as outside or in-house counsel in financial services firms, preferably with mutual funds, broker-dealers, investment advisors, OTC trading businesses, or money transmitters dealing in virtual assets.
• Deep expertise in securities law, including the Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and Investment Company Act of 1940.
• Experience working at or with regulatory agencies such as the SEC or CFTC is a plus.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience preparing and negotiating financial agreements (e.g., prime brokerage, trading, lending, derivatives documentation).
• Comprehensive knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements for financial markets and crypto assets, including regulation of real-world asset (RWA) digital assets, crypto transactions, platforms, and blockchain technology (e.g., smart contracts, digital wallets).
• Experience counseling on blockchain, crypto, and securities products, with the ability to apply laws and regulations to new products and technologies.
• Interest in digital assets, blockchain technology, decentralized applications, and decentralized finance (DeFi).
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and membership in at least one state bar.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills for both in-person and remote settings.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $166,980 - $250,470 per year.
• 25% annual bonus target, paid quarterly.
• Equity compensation in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs).
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance with 100% employer-paid premiums for employees and dependents on select plans.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care, 401(k), and commuter benefits.
• Employer-funded life and disability insurance coverage.
• 11 observed holidays and paid time off (PTO) plan.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid family leave.
• Continuing education reimbursement.

Location

This role is based in the United States with options for remote or in-person work reporting to the New York office.

Additional Information

• The employer will not sponsor work visas for this position.
• Employment eligibility verification is required in compliance with federal law.
• Candidates should be aware that applicable state laws may regulate applicant data management.