Product Counsel (Web3)

TL;DR

Product Counsel (Web3/Fintech): Providing legal and regulatory guidance for digital asset exchanges, payments, and broker-dealer operations with an accent on navigating unprecedented legal complexities in the crypto industry. Focus on designing regulatory strategies for emerging products and managing licensing campaigns.

Location: Must be based in the USA (Remote or Hybrid in New York or Miami)

Salary: $162,500 - $250,000

Company

Global crypto and Web3 platform offering secure digital asset services to individuals and institutions in over 70 countries.

What you will do

• Provide risk-principled legal and strategic advice during all phases of the product development lifecycle.
• Support complex financial arrangements including crypto custody, lending, and OTC trading.
• Draft and negotiate complex customer agreements and establish SLAs for retail and institutional customers.
• Lead regulatory strategy for products spanning payments, broker-dealer operations, and prediction markets.
• Collaborate with leadership to evaluate legal risks and develop creative solutions in a changing regulatory landscape.

Requirements

• JD degree and membership in a US state bar in good standing.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant legal experience at a law firm or in-house.
• Fluency in English.
• Must be based in the USA.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks for lending and payments (e.g., Reg Z, Reg E, money transmitter licensing).
• Familiarity with SEC, FINRA, and CFTC frameworks.
• Experience managing licensing applications for regulated financial services.
• Prior experience working in fintech, digital assets, or high-growth tech companies.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with a discretionary annual bonus and new hire equity grant.
• Comprehensive health plans and 401K with company matching.
• Paid parental leave and flexible time off.
• Hybrid work approach with hub offices in New York and Miami, or full remote for those not near hubs.