Senior Legal Counsel at Flowdesk supporting US expansion through regulatory alignment and in-house legal support. Working closely with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Product, and Business departments.
Responsibilities
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)
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