1d ago

Senior Counsel: Payments & Compliance

Washington

โœจ $200k-$300k / yearest.

full-timesenior Remote

๐Ÿ’ผ About This Role

You'll serve as the primary legal advisor to product and engineering teams developing blockchain-based payment solutions. You'll define compliance policies and navigate US financial regulations to enable responsible innovation. This role offers significant impact in a remote-first global company.

๐ŸŽฏ What You'll Do

  • Advise product and engineering teams on blockchain payments and infrastructure
  • Provide legal guidance on US money transmission and payments regulation
  • Design and implement internal compliance policies and governance frameworks
  • Collaborate with compliance, risk, and security teams on AML/KYC controls

๐Ÿ“‹ Requirements

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

โœจ Nice to Have

  • Experience managing external counsel on regulatory matters
  • Background in data privacy for financial products

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Remote First global workforce
  • ๐Ÿฅ Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ 401k with 3% company match
  • ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ $1,500 Home Office Setup Allowance
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ $75/month internet/phone reimbursement

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/Behavioral Interviewยท 60 min
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