1d ago

Senior Counsel for Payments

Illinois

โœจ $200k-$280k / yearest.

full-timesenior Remotefinance

๐Ÿ’ผ About This Role

You'll serve as primary legal advisor shaping next-generation blockchain payment infrastructures within the U.S. regulatory framework. Collaborating with product and engineering teams, you'll launch and scale blockchain-driven payment solutions while ensuring compliance with evolving financial regulations. This role offers a unique opportunity to define compliance policies and frameworks for a remote-first global workforce.

๐ŸŽฏ What You'll Do

  • Advise product and engineering teams on blockchain-based payments legal matters
  • Provide guidance on US money transmission and payments regulation
  • Develop internal compliance policies and product governance frameworks
  • Translate regulatory requirements into actionable guidance for teams

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
  • Expertise in US financial services regulation and money transmission compliance
  • Proven ability to develop compliance policies for financial services or tech

โœจ Nice to Have

  • Experience managing external counsel on specialized regulatory matters
  • Background in blockchain or cryptocurrency legal advising

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿ’ป Remote-first global workforce
  • ๐Ÿฅ Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Company matching 401k with 3% match
  • ๐Ÿก $1,500 Home Office Set Up Allowance
  • โฐ 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. 3Panel Interviewยท 60 min
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