Senior Legal Counsel - Rutherford : Job Details

Client: Crypto Exchange

Role: Senior In-House Counsel

Location: New York, NY/Remote

Our client, a venture capital backed digital marketplace, is looking to strengthen its in-house legal team with an experienced counsel.

Partnering with stakeholders across the business, you will take ownership of key mandates including funds structuring and regulatory advice for both the domestic US market, and internationally based institutional clients.

This role is Remote first - in the United States of America only - but applicants must be qualified to practice law in New York State. There is a strong preference for applicants to be located in the greater New York area.

Requirements:

• 7+ years' PQE and qualified for the NY Bar
• Strong private practice and in-house credentials within fintech and/or digital assets and high growth tech firms
• Deep understanding of evolving regulatory and compliance requirements across CTFC, FTC, CFPB, GDPR, BSA, etc.
• Demonstrable interest and track record in crypto and broader DeFi - minimum 4 years' in-house
• SME in a broad range of securities - especially the Advisers Act (1940) and Investment Company Act (1940)
• Crypto/digital assets product experience/SME is highly desirable
• Commercially aware

NB: the client will not offer sponsorship for this role.

For applicants in CA, CO, NY and WA the base salary range is from US$210,000-$260,000 per annum