Legal Counsel for US Based Crypto Company

About the Position

This role is open to candidates currently residing in the LATAM region. A US-based crypto trading platform seeks a highly motivated and result-oriented Crypto Attorney to join its legal team. As a key member of the team, you will provide general support to the Company's legal department, advise the Company on its day-to-day operations, conduct research on U.S crypto regulation (and international regulation), and assist in structuring complex financial products in the crypto space. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 10 years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department, with prior experience working with U.S. companies or U.S. law. A strong understanding of U.S. securities law, blockchain technology, and related legal issues is desired. This a fully remote position. You will be assisting the Company’s legal team mostly with U.S. related matters.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct research on applicable U.S. securities law issues, including the company's trading and custodial activities.
• Conduct research on regulatory compliance matters, including those related to securities and money transmission U.S laws.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate a diverse range of agreements common to the industry.
• Work closely with other functional area teams to provide legal advice as needed.
• Provide advice in a wide array of practice areas and special projects as needed.
• Keep current on industry-related laws and regulations and create or modify policies and procedures based on such developments.
• Work collaboratively with company management, colleagues, and various business units to support corporate activities.
• Provide risk management and mitigation counseling.
• Apply legally sound and commercially realistic legal advice to balance legal risk, compliance, business and operational objectives, and resources to Company transactions.
• Coordinate with the General Counsel and legal team to manage legal risk and Company strategy.
• Provide high-quality, timely, and practical legal advice and guidance, and identify/resolve critical legal and business issues arising from all areas of the organization.

Qualifications

• Currently residing in the LATAM region
• 3 to 10 years of experience in a leading law firm and/or in-house experience in the financial services industry.
• Being licensed to practice law in any U.S. state is desired but not required.
• LL.M from an accredited U.S. law school is desired but not required.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, including experience coordinating with cross-functional teams, as well as providing sound business and legal judgment and strategic and analytical thinking.
• Self-motivated, practical, and interested in working on a wide range of legal matters to lead the Company on legal implications of its business strategy.
• Experience working with all levels of management and key business stakeholders with a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate legal risks to executive leadership and senior management.
• Excellent organizational skills and able to work with a team to meet critical deadlines; flexible and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing company in a rapidly evolving industry. Competitive compensation will be offered.