Mesh Senior Regulatory Counsel at Mesh to lead global regulatory strategy and market entry across LATAM, EU, UK, and APAC. Manage licensing, authorization, and regulatory workstreams for crypto payments expansion.
Responsibilities
Own global regulatory strategy and market-entry planning across LATAM, the EU, the UK, and APAC, including licensing and authorization requirements, sequencing, and go/no-go recommendations.
Lead the regulatory workstreams for priority expansions: the Brazil VASP/SPSAV authorization (and any related acquisition), UK FCA registration and the FSMA authorisation regime, EU frameworks (MiCAR, EMI, and PSD2), and Singapore/MAS.
Structure global product and distribution: how features are localized, offered, and distributed in each market, and the partner, reseller, and agent structures that support them.
Partner with Compliance and regional MLROs on licensing applications, regulator engagement, and change-of-control and controller approvals.
Select, manage, and coordinate outside counsel across jurisdictions, setting scope, budget, and timelines and synthesizing their advice into decisions.
Structure and stand up local entities for new markets, including cross-border entity setup and corporate structuring.
Advise the business on market-entry risk and sequencing, translating multi-jurisdiction requirements into clear, practical guidance.
Monitor regulatory and policy developments across target markets and adjust the expansion roadmap accordingly.
Qualification
8+ years of relevant legal experienceDeep knowledge of financial servicesTrack record leading market-entryPracticalWhy You’ll Love It HereAt MeshIn-Office ExpectationsEmployees based in our San Francisco
Required
8+ years of relevant legal experience, with significant time spent on cross-border or international financial services, payments, or crypto/digital-asset regulation
Deep knowledge of financial services, payments, and crypto regulatory regimes in key markets (LATAM, UK, EU, APAC)
Track record leading market-entry, licensing, registration, and authorization projects across multiple jurisdictions
Experience structuring and standing up entities, including cross-border entity formation and corporate structuring
Practical, risk-based judgment, with comfort operating across borders, legal systems, and time zones at startup speed
Strong cross-functional collaborator with Compliance, Product, and Sales, with the judgment to know what to decide versus escalate
JD and active membership in good standing with at least one US state bar, or an equivalent qualification in a relevant jurisdiction
The annual base salary range for this role is $250,000 - $280,000, plus equity, in New York or San Francisco. The compensation range provided may span multiple career levels and will be narrowed during the interview process based on factors including a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location. For candidates outside of New York or San Francisco, compensation will be adjusted to reflect the applicable market and location-based pay band. The base salary range listed excludes commission (if applicable), equity, and benefits. The pay range represents the minimum and maximum target for new-hire compensation. Actual compensation may vary and may be higher or lower depending on individual circumstances.
Why You’ll Love It Here
At Mesh, you're not stepping into a typical role—you're joining a rocket ship in mid-liftoff. You'll tackle complex, meaningful problems that actually move an industry forward, working alongside a sharp, motivated team that moves quickly, collaborates deeply, and expects everyone to operate with ownership. This is the kind of place where you'll see your work ship fast, make real impact, and be able to point to something and say, "I built that." You'll grow fast, level up your skills, and get a front-row seat to how a high-growth company scales from the inside, with competitive comp, solid benefits, and room to stretch your craft all coming standard. If you're energized by building, learning, and shaping something big—this is where you'll want to be.
In-Office Expectations
Employees based in our San Francisco, New York, and Bangalore hubs are expected to work from the office at least 40% of the time (approximately two days per week). This expectation may vary slightly depending on role, team, and business needs. Certain roles that require closer cross-functional collaboration or operational support may have additional in-office requirements, which will be discussed during the interview process. Our hybrid approach is designed to balance meaningful in-person collaboration, team building, and real-time decision-making with the flexibility to work remotely. We believe this structure supports strong execution while preserving autonomy and focus time.
