Regulatory Counsel - US Monitorships

Overview

A leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users is seeking a legal professional to provide expert guidance on U.S. regulatory and law enforcement expectations. The organization serves over 300 million users across more than 100 countries, offering a broad portfolio of digital-asset products including trading, finance, education, research, payments, institutional services, and Web3 features.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal guidance on U.S. regulatory and law enforcement expectations, particularly related to crypto and financial regulations, AML, sanctions, securities laws, commodities laws, and other relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Coordinate with the Legal Department and management on regulatory litigation matters and relationships with U.S. government agencies and regulatory bodies.
• Advise on responses to regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, and compliance reviews, especially concerning AML and sanctions compliance programs.
• Communicate effectively with U.S. regulatory agencies and their agents to ensure collaboration.
• Provide guidance and counsel in coordination with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with legal obligations.
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders, including compliance, risk, and business teams, to address complex legal and regulatory matters within the U.S. jurisdiction.
• Advise on evolving U.S. regulatory developments affecting the crypto and financial sectors, assessing potential risks and compliance strategies.
• Support regulatory filings, investigations, remediation efforts, and enforcement matters as needed.

Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in legal issues, including experience with litigation and contentious regulatory matters, preferably involving U.S. financial regulators such as FinCEN, SEC, CFTC, OFAC, and state regulators.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. AML and sanctions compliance programs, with practical experience supporting or advising on these frameworks.
• Deep understanding of U.S. financial products, including spot trading, margin trading, futures, and options, especially within the crypto industry.
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage complex legal issues proactively.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, capable of conveying complex legal concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• In-house legal experience and experience with internal remediation efforts are a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and company benefits.
• Work-from-home arrangement (may vary depending on the nature of the business team).

Location

Remote work arrangement available, subject to business team requirements.