Director, Corporate Securities – Assistant General Counsel
HP
Associate Counsel
Zero Hash
full-time
Posted on:
Location: Illinois • 🇺🇸 United States
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JuniorMid-Level
About the role
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including NDAs, client services agreements, vendor contracts, and partnership agreements.
- Provide legal advice and support on regulatory matters, including compliance with financial regulations, data protection laws, and cryptocurrency-specific legislation.
- Collaborate with internal teams to develop and implement compliance policies and procedures.
- Draft regulatory and law enforcement communications in response to regular requests and correspond with senior attorneys with respect to same.
- Monitor and analyze legal and regulatory developments in the finance, fintech, and cryptocurrency space, and advise on their impact on the company’s operations.
- Assist in the management of legal risks, including litigation risk, and provide strategic advice to support business objectives.
- Liaise with external legal counsel as needed to address complex legal issues.
- Support corporate governance matters and ensure adherence to internal policies and standards.
- Conduct legal research and provide training to internal stakeholders on relevant legal topics.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Active admission to the bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Minimum of 4-6 years of legal experience, with a focus on commercial and regulatory work in the fintech or cryptocurrency sectors.
- In-depth knowledge of financial and cryptocurrency regulations, including securities laws, AML/KYC requirements, and data protection laws.
- Proven experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- High level of drive, integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility
