Product Counsel

Overview

The organization is seeking a Product Counsel to help shape legal and product strategy for a cryptocurrency settlement solution. This role involves partnering closely with product, engineering, IT, business development, marketing, and other teams to support product development and commercialization across multiple legal areas.

Responsibilities

• Advise product, engineering, IT, business development, marketing, and other teams on product development and commercialization issues, including compliance with:
  • Privacy and data security
  • Marketing and consumer protection
  • Risk management
  • 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, with 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 and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial services, particularly with money transmitters and cryptocurrency firms
• Experience developing compliance programs and advising on such programs
• 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: employer covers roughly 100% of employee premiums and 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

• For candidates based in Colorado, please request compensation and benefits information regarding a particular role by contacting the employer. Include the city you reside (or intend to reside in Colorado) and the title/link to the roles of interest.