Hybrid Senior Legal Counsel, NAM

Posted 2 weeks ago

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About the role

  • Plan and execute Flowdesk’s US regulatory roadmap, including multi-state Money Transmitter Licenses, lending licenses and potential NY BitLicense.
  • Manage and coordinate external counsel, filings, and regulatory submissions, ensuring timely delivery and accurate reporting.
  • Track and maintain regulatory obligations, remediation efforts, and licensing requirements.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including liquidity provision services, OTC trading, and custody.
  • Assist in improving and maintaining internal documentation and legal process to support business growth and continuity.
  • Manage cross-functional communication on all legal matters.
  • Support new product enablement by documenting flows and coordinating closely with Product, Risk, and Compliance departments.
  • Provide pragmatic, crypto-aware legal guidance to business stakeholders.
  • May require international travel.

Requirements

  • At least 7 years of post-qualification experience, with in-house experience required.
  • Strong background in crypto, fintech, or complex financial services.
  • Proven experience with US financial regulation, particularly licensing and compliance in the crypto or financial services sector.
  • Skilled in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts and advising on product-related legal matters in a regulated context.
  • Familiarity with regulatory programs such as Money Transmitter Licenses and/or NY BitLicense preferred.
  • Business-savvy, pragmatic, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory landscape.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.

Benefits

  • International environment (English is the main language)
  • 25 days of paid time off annually, plus U.S. federal holidays
  • Work from Anywhere up to 10 days per year
  • 401(k) plan with a 2% employer match after 3 months of employment
  • Pre-tax savings for transit and parking expenses
  • Access to additional services including Talkspace, One Medical, Teladoc, Health Advocate, and Kindbody for holistic care
  • 100% Employee Coverage from Justworks Benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision plans)
  • Team events

Job title

Senior Legal Counsel, NAM

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$200,000 - $275,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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