Anchorage Digital · 2 weeks ago
Member of Legal, Corporate & Commercial Counsel
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expAnchorage Digital is building the world’s most advanced digital asset platform for institutions to participate in crypto. They are seeking a highly skilled and experienced regulatory licensing attorney to navigate the regulatory landscape and manage licensing with the CFTC and NFA, while providing strategic legal advice on derivatives trading and margin lending.
BlockchainCryptocurrencyFinancial ServicesFinTechSoftware
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary legal expert on the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and NFA Rules, advising the firm on the obligations associated with being a licensed firm
Lead the end-to-end strategy for obtaining and maintaining regulatory licenses, including managing the registration lifecycle and navigating complex exemption frameworks
Draft, review, and negotiate complex margin lending agreements with sophisticated institutional counterparties
Draft, review, and negotiate specialized regulatory agreements, including ISDA/CSA documentation, and disclosure documents required for regulatory compliance
Partner with Trading, Operations, Risk, and Engineering teams to embed CFTC/NFA compliance requirements directly into trading workflows and platform architecture
Proactively monitor and interpret shifts in CFTC mandates and NFA interpretive notices, advising the executive team on necessary pivots to business strategy
Lead the legal response to regulatory inquiries and NFA examinations, managing the preparation, document production, and strategic communication with regulators
Act as a prolific individual contributor on complex projects, such as launching new derivative asset classes or navigating cross-border regulatory shifts
Drive the development of internal 'Rules-to-Workflow' frameworks to prevent regulatory breaches, ensuring the firm’s 'right to operate' remains uncompromised
Strong understanding of Anchorage Digital’s strategy to successfully lead regulatory licensing projects while taking into consideration the goals of the team you are supporting
As progress is made on the licensing applications, 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 product, engineering, operations, and other teams to collaborate closely in developing new products, improving existing businesses, identify and resolve legal issues, structure complex agreements, and improve efficiency
Qualification
Required
J.D. degree with a focus on financial services, commodities, or corporate law
4+ years of experience practicing law, with at least 3+ years specifically focused on CFTC and NFA regulatory matters
Deep knowledge and practical experience with the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and the Dodd-Frank Act (Title VII)
Technical proficiency in derivatives, including a solid understanding of OTC products, margin lending, and the legal life cycle of futures and swaps
Excellent communication, drafting, and negotiation skills, with specific experience handling ISDA/CSA documentation or clearing agreements
Demonstrated experience working closely with the business and cross-functional teams (Trading, Engineering, and Risk) to build new financial products, solve complex jurisdictional issues, and strategize for scale
Enthusiasm for crypto and a foundational understanding of how digital assets intersect with CFTC/NFA jurisdiction and the evolving global regulatory landscape
Demonstrated experience with close attention to detail and the ability to manage complex licensing applications and regulatory audits simultaneously
The ability to execute with moderate supervision, balancing aggressive commercial growth targets with the necessity of rigorous legal and regulatory compliance
Previous in-house legal experience at a fintech firm, hedge fund, major financial institution, or a specialist regulatory practice at a top-tier law firm
Familiarity with market infrastructure, including electronic trading platforms, central clearing, and the operational complexities of margin and collateral management
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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