1d ago
Lead Counsel
Florida
โจ $180k-$260k / yearest.
full-timelead Remotefinance
๐ผ 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.
๐ฏ 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.
๐ 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.
โจ Nice to Have
- Experience with blockchain-specific regulatory frameworks.
- Prior in-house experience at a fintech or cryptocurrency company.
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ฅ Medical, Dental and Vision health insurance
- ๐ฐ 401k with 3% match
- ๐ก $1,500 Home Office Allowance
- ๐ฑ $75 Monthly internet/phone reimbursement
- ๐๏ธ Flexible Time Off
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
- 2Hiring Manager Interviewยท 45 min
- 3Technical/Cross-functional Interviewยท 60 min
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