Senior Counsel, Product, Payments, Compliance

Job Description: Serve as the primary legal advisor to product and engineering teams developing blockchain-based payments and financial infrastructure Provide proactive legal and regulatory guidance on US financial services laws and frameworks, including money transmission, payments regulation, and related compliance obligations Design, implement, and evolve internal compliance policies, product governance frameworks, and risk assessment processes aligned with US regulatory expectations Partner closely with compliance, risk, and security teams to embed controls into product design and engineering workflows, including KYC, AML, sanctions, and data privacy requirements Translate complex regulatory requirements and enforcement trends into clear, actionable guidance for product, engineering, and business teams Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure product strategy aligns with legal, regulatory, and internal policy standards Manage external counsel on specialized regulatory matters and support internal reviews related to product and operational risk Requirements: J.D. degree from an accredited law school and active admission to at least one U.S. state bar 7+ years of legal experience, including law firm and/or in-house roles within fintech, payments, banking, or blockchain environments Strong expertise in US financial services regulation, including money transmission, payments, and related regulatory frameworks Demonstrated experience advising on product legal and compliance matters in fintech, crypto, or payments infrastructure Proven experience building or implementing compliance policies, governance frameworks, or risk management programs in a technology or financial services context Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical guidance for product and engineering teams in a fast-paced environment Benefits: Remote first global workforce Industry leading Medical, Dental and Vision health insurance* Company matching 401k with 3% match* $1,500 Home Office Set Up Allowance (life-time max) $75 Monthly internet or phone reimbursement Flexible Time Off Company issued laptop Egg freezing, mental health, and employee wellness benefits