Axiomtalentplatform FinTech Lawyer at Axiom providing transactional and regulatory counsel on digital assets, cryptocurrency, blockchain, and complex financial products. Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
Provide transactional and regulatory counsel on digital assets, cryptocurrency, blockchain, Non-Fungible Token ("NFT"), decentralized finance, cryptocurrency lending, and other complex financial products and offerings
Advise internal business stakeholder on legal risks and opportunities with a focus on state and federal regulations, licensing, and examinations
Structure, draft, negotiate and review agreements with various financial institutions and partners
Partner with colleagues cross-functionally in teams including, but not limited to, Legal, Marketing, Product, Operations, and Finance
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in the financial services regulatory and compliance space with strong understanding of digital assets and currencies and new emerging financial products
Experience working with clients on federal and state regulatory licensing, registration, compliance, and enforcement matters as well as advising on complex bank and money transmission regulatory issues
Active bar license for the state in which you physically reside in.
Preferred
Strong understanding of federal securities laws and regulations including: forming/registering broker-dealers; advising crypto exchanges and other blockchain focused companies; responding to SEC and FINRA examinations; and reviewing and revising policies and procedures for AML compliance
Ability to provide counsel on privacy and cyber security risks associated with digital currency and products is beneficial
Excellent academic and law firm credentials, with experience in a dynamic in-house environment.