Anchorage Digital · 2 hours ago
Member of Legal, Bank and Regulatory Counsel
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expAnchorage Digital is building the world’s most advanced digital asset platform for institutions to participate in crypto. The Member of Legal, Bank and Regulatory Counsel will serve as an internal expert on consumer financial laws, advising the business on regulatory changes and ensuring compliance with federal statutes while supporting the development of new products and services.
BlockchainCryptocurrencyFinancial ServicesFinTechSoftware
Responsibilities
Serve as the company's internal expert on the CFPB and all related consumer financial laws and regulations
Advise on consumer impacts with respect to new products or services
Draft, implement, and periodically update company policies, procedures, and training programs to ensure proactive compliance with new or changing consumer protection laws
Develop and conduct tailored compliance training for key stakeholders, including marketing, customer service, and product teams
Manage and respond to inquiries, investigations, and enforcement actions from regulatory bodies and industry self-regulatory organizations
Conduct internal legal audits and risk assessments related to consumer-facing practices and develop corrective action plans
Strong understanding of Anchorage Digital’s strategy to successfully lead contract development and projects while taking into consideration the goals of the team your are supporting
As progress is made across different negotiations, making sure knowledge is shared across the appropriate teams
Ability to prioritize work based on company’s goals and communicate the ‘why’ behind your work
Build a close relationship with the sales, product, engineering, operations, compliance, and other teams to collaborate closely in developing new products, improving existing businesses, identify and resolve legal issues, structure complex agreements, and improve efficiency
Strong communication skills (internally and externally)
Ability to be client facing while working with cross-functional team on multiple projects internally
Qualification
Required
J.D. degree with experience with corporate and consumer protection expertise
5+ years of experience practicing law, with at least 4+ years specializing in consumer protection and/or retail regulatory compliance
Deep, demonstrable knowledge of the FTC Act and state consumer protection laws and their application to crypto financial institutions
Exceptional analytical, legal research, and writing skills, with the ability to provide clear, concise, and business-focused legal advice
Excellent communication, drafting, negotiation, and presentation skills
Demonstrated experience working closely with the business and other cross functional teams to build new products, solve complex issues, and strategize growth
Enthusiasm for crypto and a foundational understanding of the crypto industry and applicable laws/regulations both in the US and internationally
Demonstrated experience with close attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects
The ability to execute with moderate supervision and balance commercial and legal realities
Previous in-house legal experience at a regulated financial institution or exchange
Preferred
You were emotionally moved by the soundtrack to Hamilton, which chronicles the founding of a new financial system
Company
Anchorage Digital
Anchorage Digital is a regulated crypto platform that provides institutions with integrated financial services and infrastructure solutions.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$487MKey Investors
Kohlberg Kravis RobertsGICBlockchain Capital
2021-12-15Series D· $350M
2021-02-25Series C· $80M
2019-07-10Series B· $40M
Leadership Team
Nathan McCauley
Co-Founder and CEO
Diogo Mónica
Co-Founder and Executive Chairman
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