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Role Description

This role offers a high-impact opportunity to lead critical legal and compliance functions within a fast-moving, technology-driven environment. As Senior Counsel, you will manage the organization’s sanctions, anti-illicit finance, and privacy compliance programs while providing strategic legal guidance across product, regulatory, and commercial initiatives. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Engineering and Product, to influence policy, evaluate risk, and make key compliance decisions in a complex and evolving digital asset space. This position requires deep expertise in financial crimes, privacy laws, and regulatory frameworks, paired with strong judgment and the ability to operate autonomously in a lean, high-growth setting. The role emphasizes proactive risk management, process innovation, and application of AI tools to enhance legal and compliance workflows. It is ideal for a highly motivated legal professional looking to shape a modern, technology-enabled compliance function while contributing to an innovative and collaborative team.

• Lead and evolve the organization’s sanctions and anti-illicit finance compliance program, including wallet screening, alert management, and enforcement of controls.
• Interpret, advise, and implement policies in line with OFAC sanctions and other applicable regimes.
• Investigate and adjudicate compliance edge cases, making disposition decisions independently.
• Execute annual and country-specific risk assessments, reporting findings to senior leadership.
• Oversee privacy and data regulatory compliance programs, including GDPR and CCPA/CPRA, providing risk analysis and guidance to product teams.
• Support cross-functional legal activities such as contract negotiation, regulatory filings, and monitoring legislative developments.
• Advise business and technical teams on legal and regulatory risks, ensuring compliance is embedded into product and operational processes.
• Leverage AI tools and process innovation to enhance compliance and legal workflows.

Qualifications

• JD with 5–7+ years of experience in sanctions/OFAC compliance, AML, financial crimes, or related areas.
• Strong working knowledge of privacy laws and regulatory frameworks, including GDPR and CCPA/CPRA.
• Experience with blockchain, crypto, and digital asset markets.
• Demonstrated judgment and decision-making experience in high-stakes compliance situations.
• Ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced, lean team environment.
• Proven track record of partnering effectively with Engineering, Product, and business stakeholders.
• Enthusiasm for leveraging AI and innovative tools to improve legal and compliance processes.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ranging from $195,000 to $280,000, plus equity and benefits.
• Health coverage: 100% dental, vision, and medical for employees, 90% for dependents.
• Flexible time off policy with unlimited vacation guided by team goals.
• Paid parental leave: 16 weeks bonding, up to 8 additional weeks for birthing parents.
• Mental health support through therapy and coaching sessions.
• Retirement plan with 401K.
• Stipends for internet, mobile, home office setup, and weekly meal allowance.
• Company and team retreats, co-working reimbursements, and collaboration expenses.
• MacBook Pro and necessary tools to ensure remote work success.
• Hybrid and remote-first work environment across US time zones.

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