VP, Regulatory Counsel

About the role

This role involves being the primary legal contact for product and engineering teams, offering guidance from initial concept through to product launch. The work includes conducting legal research on crypto industry regulations, blockchain technology, and DeFi protocols. A key aspect is providing legal advice on financial regulation, consumer protection, and the legal implications of smart contracts.

The position requires drafting and reviewing legal documents such as Terms of Service and developer agreements, as well as corporate or regulatory filings. You will also advise on compliance with financial services laws, crypto regulations, decentralized applications, and cross-border licensing. Success in this role means balancing business innovation with regulatory constraints while mitigating legal risks in product features and user experience.

This counsel will represent the company in negotiations with regulators and industry stakeholders, particularly concerning product-specific legal frameworks. Staying informed about legal and regulatory developments in the crypto industry is crucial, as is proactively sharing insights to help shape product strategy. The role also involves assisting with licensing applications and inquiries related to product offerings.

The salary for this position ranges from $140,000 to $180,000 USD.

Skills that matter here

• blockchain technology: A strong understanding of blockchain technology is required to provide sound legal guidance on its implications for products and services.
• smart contracts: Knowledge of smart contracts is essential for advising on their legal implications within product development.
• DeFi protocols: The role requires in-depth legal research and analysis related to emerging DeFi protocols to ensure compliance.
• AML/KYC: Familiarity with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) frameworks is necessary for advising on global licensing and regulatory requirements.
• securities laws: Understanding securities laws is important for navigating relevant global regulatory requirements for financial products.
• VASP frameworks: Familiarity with Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) frameworks is required for advising on global regulatory compliance.

Who this role suits

• A lawyer with 5-8 years of experience specifically in product counsel or regulatory affairs within the fintech/crypto sector.
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and can work effectively both independently and collaboratively with technical teams.
• An individual with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of offering practical, solution-oriented legal advice on complex tech-related issues.
• A strong communicator who can translate complex compliance requirements into actionable guidance for diverse stakeholders.

From the employer

• Act as the primary legal point of contact for Product and Engineering teams, providing end-to-end legal guidance from the ideation phase through to product launch and beyond.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis on regulatory and policy issues related to the crypto industry, blockchain technology, and emerging DeFi protocols.
• Leverage knowledge to provide sound legal guidance on tech-related financial regulation, consumer protection, and the legal implications of smart contract logic.
• Carefully draft and meticulously review legal documents, including Terms of Service, developer agreements, and tech-related corporate or regulatory filings.
• Advise on ensuring compliance with applicable laws governing financial services, crypto, decentralized applications, and cross-border licensing requirements.
• Review product features and UI/UX flows to identify and mitigate legal risks while maintaining a seamless user experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to offer actionable legal advice that balances business innovation with regulatory constraints.
• Represent the company in negotiations and interactions with regulators, policymakers, and industry stakeholders regarding product-specific legal frameworks.
• Maintain awareness of legal and regulatory developments in the crypto industry and proactively share insights to help pivot product strategy when necessary.
• Interact with regulators and assist with licensing applications or inquiries related to specific product offerings.

• Possess 5-8 years of well-rounded experience as a lawyer, with a distinct focus on product counsel or regulatory affairs within the fintech/crypto sector.
• Strong, substantive understanding of blockchain technology, smart contracts, and the mechanics of decentralized financial products.
• Familiar with financial products and relevant global licensing and regulatory requirements (e.g., AML/KYC, securities laws, and VASP frameworks).
• Thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, adeptly working both independently and as a collaborative partner to technical teams.
• Exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to provide practical, solution-oriented legal advice on complex tech-related matters.
• Strong communicator with a flair in translating complex compliance requirements into actionable guidance for cross-functional stakeholders.

• Competitive salary.
• Medical insurance package with extended coverage to dependents.
• Attractive annual leave entitlement including: birthday, work anniversary.
• Work Flexibility Adoption: Flexi-work hour and hybrid or remote set-up.
• Aspire career alternatives through us. Our internal mobility program can offer employees a diverse scope.
• Work Perks: crypto.com visa card provided upon joining.