Overview
This role involves supporting regulatory litigation matters and managing relationships with U.S. government agencies and regulatory bodies within the legal department of a leading global blockchain and digital asset exchange company.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with legal department members and management on regulatory litigation and interactions with U.S. government agencies and regulatory bodies.
- Support responses to regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, and compliance reviews, focusing on AML and sanctions compliance programs.
- Provide guidance and counsel in collaboration with cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with sensitive and impactful U.S. legal obligations.
- Assist with regulatory filings, investigations, remediation efforts, and enforcement matters as needed.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of private practice or in-house legal experience related to financial services, contentious regulatory matters, and/or litigation, preferably involving U.S. financial regulators such as FinCEN, SEC, CFTC, OFAC, and state regulators.
- Strong interest in and knowledge of U.S. AML and sanctions compliance programs, with practical experience supporting or advising on these frameworks preferred.
- Understanding of U.S. financial products including spot trading, margin trading, futures, and options, especially within the cryptocurrency industry.
- Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to proactively manage complex legal issues.
- Strong project management skills, ideally with experience running or supervising large-scale projects or workstreams independently.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills, capable of clearly conveying complex legal concepts to diverse audiences.
- Experience with internal remediation efforts is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working hours
- Casual work attire
- Opportunities for career development in a growing company
- Possibility for relocation and international transfers mid-career
Location
Not specified