Senior Counsel: Product, Payments & Compliance
Polygon is a blockchain network offering Ethereum-compatible scaling solutions including PoS, zkEVM, and CDK, targeting developers building DeFi, payments, and Web3 applications.
Maintainer signals as of 8/23/2026
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About Polygon
Polygon is a blockchain network providing a suite of Ethereum-compatible scaling solutions for developers and enterprises. Its offerings include Polygon PoS for fast, low-cost transactions, Polygon zkEVM for ZK-proof-based Ethereum equivalence, Polygon CDK for launching custom ZK L2 chains, and AggLayer for cross-chain settlement. Polygon targets payments, DeFi, gaming, and enterprise Web3 applications, with infrastructure used by major brands and financial institutions.
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About the Role
Advise product and engineering teams on legal and regulatory matters for blockchain-based payments, translating complex US financial services requirements into actionable guidance. Design and evolve compliance policies and product governance frameworks, embed KYC, AML, sanctions, and data privacy controls into workflows, manage external counsel, and support product and operational risk reviews.
Requirements
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school and active admission to at least one U.S. state bar.
- 7+ years of legal experience in fintech, payments, banking, or blockchain environments.
- Strong expertise in US financial services regulation, including money transmission and payments frameworks.
- Experience advising on product legal and compliance matters in fintech, crypto, or payments infrastructure.
- Experience building or implementing compliance policies, governance frameworks, or risk management programs.
- Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical guidance for product and engineering teams.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary legal advisor to product and engineering teams developing blockchain-based payments and financial infrastructure.
- Provide legal and regulatory guidance on US financial services laws, money transmission, and payments regulation.
- Design, implement, and evolve compliance policies, product governance frameworks, and risk assessment processes.
- Partner with compliance, risk, and security teams to embed KYC, AML, sanctions, and data privacy controls into product workflows.
- Translate regulatory requirements and enforcement trends into clear guidance for product, engineering, and business teams.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to align product strategy with legal, regulatory, and internal policy standards.
- Manage external counsel and support reviews related to product and operational risk.
Benefits
- Remote-first global workforce
- Medical, dental, and vision health insurance
- Company 401k matching with 3% match
- $1,500 home office setup allowance
- $75 monthly internet or phone reimbursement
- Flexible time off
- Company-issued laptop
- Egg freezing, mental health, and employee wellness benefits