1d ago
Senior Compliance Counsel
Columbia
โจ $220k-$300k / yearest.
full-timesenior Remote
๐ผ About This Role
You'll serve as the primary legal advisor to product and engineering teams developing blockchain-based payment solutions and financial infrastructure. Your work will shape compliance policies and enable responsible innovation within the U.S. regulatory framework. You'll collaborate cross-functionally to embed KYC/AML controls into product design.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Advise product and engineering on blockchain payment compliance
- Design compliance policies and governance frameworks
- Collaborate with risk and security teams on KYC/AML controls
- Translate regulatory requirements into actionable guidance
๐ Requirements
- J.D. degree from accredited law school and active U.S. state bar admission
- 7+ years legal experience in fintech, payments, banking, or blockchain
- Expertise in U.S. money transmission and payments compliance
- Experience advising on product legal matters in fintech or crypto
โจ Nice to Have
- In-house experience at a fintech or blockchain company
- Experience with cross-border payments regulation
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐๏ธ Flexible Time Off
- ๐ฅ Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- ๐ฐ 401k with 3% match
- ๐ฅ๏ธ $1,500 Home Office Setup Allowance
- ๐ Remote first global workforce
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter screenยท 30 min
- 2Hiring manager interviewยท 45 min
- 3Panel interviewยท 60 min
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