1d ago

Lead Counsel for Blockchain

North Carolina

โœจ $173k-$225k / yearest.

full-timelead Remote

๐Ÿ’ผ About This Role

You'll serve as the primary legal advisor for blockchain-driven payment solutions, shaping next-generation financial infrastructure within U.S. regulatory frameworks. Your guidance will enable product and engineering teams to innovate responsibly while complying with evolving money transmission and payments regulations.

๐ŸŽฏ What You'll Do

  • Advise product and engineering teams on blockchain-based payments legal matters
  • Provide regulatory guidance on US money transmission and payments laws
  • Design and evolve internal compliance policies and governance frameworks
  • Collaborate with compliance, risk, and security teams on product controls

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 including money transmission
  • Experience advising on product legal and compliance in fintech or crypto

โœจ Nice to Have

  • In-house experience at a fintech or blockchain company
  • Experience with KYC, AML, and data privacy regulations
  • Familiarity with cross-border payment regulations

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Flexible Time Off
  • ๐Ÿ  Remote First global workforce
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Company matching 401k with 3% match
  • ๐Ÿ’ป $1,500 Home Office Setup Allowance
  • ๐Ÿฉบ Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

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 / Case Interviewยท 60 min
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