Counsel, Regulatory, US

The Opportunity

• Plan and implement company-wide regulatory strategy for rapidly evolving regulatory landscape in the crypto industry
• Guide new product creation and regulatory acquisition strategy working with the product and strategy teams
• Work with prominent financial services regulators on cutting-edge regulatory issues

Skills you should HODL

• 5+ years of relevant experience applying financial laws and regulations, whether at a top law firm, in house or at a regulator or self-regulatory organization 
• JD from a well regarded law school and membership (in good standing) in a US state bar
• Strong analytical, writing and organizational skills
• Ability to distill complex legal and regulatory advice into understandable and actionable guidance for non-lawyers 
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindsetAn opportunity-making attitude, using the law to increase the company’s optionality
• Interest in the crypto industry / what our company is offering to the world and why

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks governing securities, banking and derivatives 
• Familiarity with U.S securities laws, including the Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and associated rules and regulations
• Familiarity with the Commodity Exchange Act and associated rules and regulations
• Experience with financial services licensing applications and regulatory engagement through the licensing/registration process 
• Experience counseling product teams in a fintech setting