Senior Counsel, Regulatory Litigation

Overview

This role involves managing regulatory investigations and litigation related to financial regulatory enforcement matters. The position requires a strategic attorney with substantial experience in litigation and regulatory investigations, strong judgment, analytical skills, and clear communication. The candidate will manage an expanding litigation practice, work collaboratively with legal team members, and engage outside counsel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage a fast-paced docket of litigation and regulatory investigations across various practice areas
• Develop, execute, and continuously assess worldwide litigation strategy and tactics
• Investigate, prepare evidentiary presentations, attempt settlements, and litigate lawsuits and regulatory matters
• Draft and file pleadings and briefs as necessary
• Engage and manage outside counsel to represent the organization effectively and efficiently
• Collaborate supportively with other members of the legal team

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in litigation or regulatory investigations
• Proven experience managing and successfully resolving strategic litigation
• Experience with regulatory investigations and financial regulatory enforcement actions
• Familiarity with third-party subpoenas from regulatory agencies
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to manage an expanding litigation practice and use outside counsel strategically
• Quick learner of new areas of law
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Basic understanding of the regulatory landscape in the cryptocurrency industry
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Membership in a US state bar in good standing
• Willingness to travel occasionally

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in-house
• Experience in the cryptocurrency, FinTech, or financial institutions and markets sectors

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $224,995 USD - $264,700 USD (excluding equity and bonus)
• Total compensation may include equity, bonus eligibility, and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Location & Work Environment

• Remote-first with required in-person participation throughout the year
• Attendance at team and company-wide offsites multiple times annually is expected and supported

Additional Information

• Candidates may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period
• The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics
• Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities during the employment process
• Some roles may involve AI-assisted interview tools for initial screening; however, AI is not used to make employment decisions

Job #: P75223