Corporate Counsel (Fintech)

TL;DR

Corporate Counsel (Fintech/Crypto): Managing legal operations, commercial contracting, and regulatory compliance for a crypto infrastructure platform with an accent on privacy law, financial regulations, and international growth. Focus on negotiating complex commercial agreements, handling government inquiries, and ensuring AML/KYC compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Location: Remote (any location). Must be admitted to the bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Company

A leading crypto and stablecoin infrastructure platform powering the next generation of financial services for banks, brokerages, and fintechs.

What you will do

• Draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including client services, vendor contracts, and strategic partnerships.
• Lead privacy law compliance (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA), integrating data protection standards into infrastructure and processes.
• Manage the end-to-end process for responding to subpoenas, law enforcement requests, and regulatory inquiries.
• Provide strategic legal advice to the People team on employment law, hiring practices, and employee relations.
• Offer guidance on financial regulations, AML/KYC requirements, and cryptocurrency-specific legislation.
• Monitor international legal developments to support global expansion and analyze the impact of foreign regulations.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 4–6 years of legal experience, with a significant portion in an in-house environment at high-growth companies.
• Proven track record in commercial drafting, privacy law, and navigating financial or fintech regulations.
• Direct experience managing subpoenas and government requests.
• Experience navigating international law and cross-border regulatory frameworks.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance (U.S. only).
• Opportunity to earn equity.
• Maternity and paternity leave after 6 months of employment.
• WeWork All Access Membership and yearly WFH stipend.
• Yearly Learning & Development stipend after 6 months.
• A culture rooted in independence, ownership, transparency, and collaborative success.