Product Counsel, Crypto

Overview

A financial technology organization is seeking a legal professional to provide leadership and counsel in the development and operation of marketplaces and products involving digital assets, securities, and blockchain technology. This role supports a global marketplace platform that issues and trades digital assets, including securities and non-securities, leveraging blockchain.

The position reports to a Senior Counsel based in New York and is open to both in-person and remote candidates.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal leadership and advice on federal and state securities, banking, and insurance laws relevant to markets and products.
• Offer day-to-day legal, business, and strategic guidance to internal teams focused on markets, addressing challenges and solutions related to Real-World Asset digital tokens and associated financial products and services.
• Deliver comprehensive legal support throughout the product lifecycle, from conception to 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.
• Provide forward-looking and ad hoc legal guidance to marketing and design teams concerning 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 as an examiner, attorney, or industry specialist at regulatory agencies such as the SEC or CFTC is a plus.
• Strong negotiation skills with experience preparing and negotiating financial agreements (e.g., prime brokerage, trading, lending, derivatives documentation).
• In-depth knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements for financial markets and crypto assets, including regulation of Real-World Asset digital assets, crypto transactions, platforms, and blockchain technology (e.g., smart contracts, digital wallets).
• Experience counseling on blockchain, crypto, and securities products, including applying laws and regulations to new products and technologies and reviewing product compliance.
• Interest in digital assets, blockchain technology, decentralized applications, and DeFi innovations.
• 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 own, prioritize, and manage 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.

Compensation may vary based on experience, skills, location, internal equity, and business needs. Most offers fall within the middle of the stated range.

Location

This role is open to candidates working remotely or in-person, reporting to the Senior Counsel based in New York.

Additional Information

• The employer will not sponsor work visas for this position.
• Employment eligibility verification is required in compliance with federal law.