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Uphold · 2 days ago

Senior Legal Counsel

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Uphold is a financial technology company focused on on-chain services for finance. The Senior Legal Counsel will manage corporate matters, negotiate agreements, and contribute to risk management and regulatory compliance, playing a crucial role in Uphold's growth.

BitcoinBlockchainCryptocurrencyDebit CardsFinancial ServicesFinTechTrading Platform

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Negotiate, draft, and execute commercial agreements with technology partners and vendors

Offer counsel on wide-ranging legal issues and advise executives within the company

Work alongside other departments across the company, including HR, Security, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Product, and Engineering

Advise on contract status, legal risks, and the legal liabilities associated with commercial transactions

Researching and anticipating legal issues that could impact the company, including developments in the regulation of digital assets

Operationalize legal workflow and contract management across the company

Other duties as required or assigned

Qualification

Law degreeNY bar admissionCorporate experienceCryptocurrency/fintechRegulatory experienceInterpersonal skillsPresentation skillsNegotiating skillsTeam player