Associate Counsel
Skills
About the Role
You will be responsible for drafting reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements and providing regulatory guidance to ensure ongoing compliance You will monitor regulatory developments in finance fintech and cryptocurrency and advise on risks and opportunities for the organization
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Active admission to the bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Minimum of 4-6 years of legal experience, with a focus on commercial and regulatory work in the fintech or cryptocurrency sectors
- In-depth knowledge of financial and cryptocurrency regulations, including securities laws, AML/KYC requirements, and data protection laws
- Proven experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- High level of drive, integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including NDAs, client services agreements, vendor contracts, and partnership agreements
- Provide legal advice and support on regulatory matters, including compliance with financial regulations, data protection laws, and cryptocurrency-specific legislation
- Collaborate with internal teams to develop and implement compliance policies and procedures
- Draft regulatory and law enforcement communications in response to regular requests and correspond with senior attorneys with respect to same
- Monitor and analyze legal and regulatory developments in the finance, fintech, and cryptocurrency space, and advise on their impact on the company’s operations
- Assist in the management of legal risks, including litigation risk, and provide strategic advice to support business objectives
- Liaise with external legal counsel as needed to address complex legal issues
- Support corporate governance matters and ensure adherence to internal policies and standards
- Conduct legal research and provide training to internal stakeholders on relevant legal topics
Benefits
- Healthcare Insurance: zerohash covers roughly 100% of employee premiums as well as a portion of spouse/children (U.S. only)
- Vision & Dental Insurance (U.S. only)
- Chance to earn equity
- Maternity & Paternity leave (after 6 months)
- WeWork All Access Membership
- WFH Yearly Stipend
- L&D Yearly Stipend (after 6 months)