1d ago

Lead Counsel

Florida

โœจ $180k-$260k / yearest.

full-timelead Remotefinance

๐Ÿ’ผ About This Role

You'll serve as the primary legal advisor to product and engineering teams developing blockchain-based payments and financial infrastructure. You'll provide proactive guidance on US financial services laws and design compliance policies for innovative payment solutions. This role offers the chance to shape next-generation payment infrastructures while navigating complex regulatory challenges.

๐ŸŽฏ What You'll Do

  • Serve as primary legal advisor to product and engineering teams on blockchain payments.
  • Provide proactive guidance on US money transmission and payments regulation.
  • Design and evolve internal compliance policies and product governance frameworks.
  • Collaborate with compliance, risk, and security teams on KYC, AML, and data privacy.

๐Ÿ“‹ Requirements

  • J.D. degree from an accredited law school and active bar admission.
  • 7+ years of legal experience in fintech, payments, banking, or blockchain.
  • Strong expertise in US financial services regulation and money transmission compliance.
  • Experience advising on product legal and compliance matters in fintech or cryptocurrency.

โœจ Nice to Have

  • Experience with blockchain-specific regulatory frameworks.
  • Prior in-house experience at a fintech or cryptocurrency company.

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿฅ Medical, Dental and Vision health insurance
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ 401k with 3% match
  • ๐Ÿก $1,500 Home Office Allowance
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ $75 Monthly internet/phone reimbursement
  • ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Flexible Time Off

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
  2. 2Hiring Manager Interviewยท 45 min
  3. 3Technical/Cross-functional Interviewยท 60 min
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