Senior Product Counsel, Crypto
August 8
🏢 In-office - Manhattan
Description
• Provide leadership in legal affairs for markets and products • Provide day-to-day legal, business, and strategic advice to internal crypto-focused teams, addressing challenges and offering solutions in the development and implementation of groundbreaking digital asset financial products and services • Offer comprehensive legal guidance throughout the product life cycle, from conception through to launch, operation, and eventual sunset, aiding in both the construction and, when necessary, the dismantling of products • Draft commercial and intellectual property agreements and disclosures affecting the company's products and services • Remain up-to-date on existing and changing relevant digital assets, blockchain, securities and technology laws and regulations to ensure compliance therewith • Providing legal support, analysis, and interpretation in connection with legislative and policy developments • Develop and deliver both forward-looking and ad hoc guidance to the marketing and design teams regarding matters pertaining to the product lifecycle and other related initiatives. • Establish or continue to build strong and positive relationships with affiliates and other ecosystem players for effective product lifecycle
Requirements
• Comfortable with ambiguity and quick pivots. • A prudent commercial perspective in our markets and products, along with the dedication to defend our positions • 8-10 years of combined, relevant experience in law firms and/or in-house legal experience working in fintech, digital assets, or high-growth tech companies and crypto companies, including experience with exchanges, market making, financial derivatives, cryptocurrency, and open source software • Deep knowledge and understanding of the compliance and regulatory requirements around crypto assets, including the regulation of digital assets and crypto transactions and platforms and blockchain technology matters (e.g., smart contracts and digital wallets) in the provision of financial services and products • Product counseling experience in blockchain, crypto and securities products, including the ability to apply laws and regulations to new products and/or technologies, and the ability to review products and related functionality for compliance with applicable laws • Interest in digital assets, blockchain technology, and the innovations brought about by decentralized applications and DeFi • J.D. and membership with at least one state bar • Self-starter who will take ownership of projects • Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills • Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage projects effectively • Comfortable with risk-adjusted thinking and able to discern when flexibility in interpretation is warranted
Benefits
• Competitive salary and growth opportunities • Company quarterly performance based bonus • Equity stock options package • Employer funded comprehensive health, vision, dental insurance and wellness program for employees and their dependents • Employer funded life and disability insurance coverage • Company HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, 401k, and commuter benefits • Up to 12 weeks paid family leave • In office, remote, and hybrid work location options • Home office and technology stipend for those working outside of a traditional office more than 75% of the time • Flexible time-off plan to empower employees to take the time off that they want and need • Continuing education reimbursement • Routine Team swag deliveries!
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