Legal Counsel - Prediction and Capital Markets

About the role

This Legal Counsel position at Crypto.com focuses on legal and regulatory matters for the company’s businesses registered with the CFTC and SEC in the US. The role involves providing expertise on CFTC, NFA, SEC, and FINRA rules, specifically addressing prediction markets, derivatives, tokenized securities, and other securities products. Responsibilities include drafting and updating trading-related policies, reviewing marketing materials for compliance, and representing the company to regulators.

The successful candidate will assist business units with contract terms and negotiations, ensuring legal support for product development. This involves working with external counsel to maintain compliance with relevant laws. The role requires a proactive approach to problem identification and solution proposal, ensuring that Crypto.com's operations adhere to the complex regulatory environment of the US financial markets.

Success in this role means effectively navigating the legal landscape for innovative financial products within the cryptocurrency space. It requires strong organizational skills to manage multiple legal projects and the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to business teams and management. The role is critical for maintaining Crypto.com's regulatory standing and supporting its growth in prediction and capital markets.

The salary for this position ranges from $112,000 to $188,000 USD annually.

Skills that matter here

• CFTC: This role requires expertise in CFTC rules and regulations to ensure compliance for prediction markets and derivatives.
• NFA: Familiarity with NFA rules is necessary for addressing regulatory matters related to financial products.
• SEC: The position demands strong knowledge of SEC rules and regulations, particularly concerning tokenized securities and other securities products.
• FINRA: Understanding FINRA rules is essential for managing legal and regulatory aspects of capital markets operations.
• US financial laws and regulatory structures: The role requires excellent knowledge of the overarching US financial legal and regulatory framework to ensure comprehensive compliance.
• organizational/project management skills: Strong organizational and project management skills are needed to handle multiple legal and regulatory matters effectively.

Who this role suits

• A licensed lawyer with 3 to 5 years of experience in financial product legal and regulatory work.
• Someone with deep knowledge of US financial laws and regulatory structures, including CFTC, NFA, SEC, and FINRA rules.
• An individual who can effectively communicate complex legal information to business teams and management.
• A professional willing to accommodate calls and meetings across different time zones due to the remote nature of the role.

From the employer

• Handle legal and regulatory matters for Crypto.com’s CFTC and SEC registered businesses in the US.
• Expertise in CFTC, NFA, SEC, and FINRA Rules and Regulations.
• Focus on legal matters involving prediction markets, derivatives, tokenized securities, and securities products.
• Assist business units with contract terms, negotiations, and legal support.
• Draft, review, and update policies/procedures and terms related to trading.
• Represent Crypto.com with regulators and financial partners.
• Review marketing and sales literature for compliance.
• Work with external counsel to ensure compliance with relevant laws.

• Qualified/licensed lawyer with 3 to 5 years of experience in financial product legal and regulatory work.
• Excellent knowledge of US financial laws and regulatory structures.
• Familiarity with industry practices and professional standards.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational/project management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with business teams and management.
• Willingness to accommodate calls and meetings across time zones.
• Problem identification and solution proposal skills.

• Competitive salary.
• Attractive annual leave entitlement including birthday and work anniversary.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Eligible for company-sponsored group health, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance.
• Flexi-work hour and hybrid or remote setup.
• Internal mobility program for career alternatives.