Flowdesk · 6 days ago
Senior Legal Counsel NAM (F/M/D)
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$200K/yr - $275K/yr
7+ years expFlowdesk is building a global financial institution for digital assets, focusing on market integrity and efficiency. They are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support their expansion in the United States, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and providing legal guidance for commercial and product activities.
CryptocurrencyFinancial ServicesFinTechInformation TechnologyWeb3
Hiring Manager
Thomas AAKRA
Responsibilities
Plan and execute Flowdesk's US regulatory roadmap, including multi-state Money Transmitter Licenses, lending licenses and potential NY BitLicense
Manage and coordinate external counsel, filings, and regulatory submissions, ensuring timely delivery and accurate reporting
Track and maintain regulatory obligations, remediation efforts, and licensing requirements
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including liquidity provision services, OTC trading, and custody
Assist in improving and maintaining internal documentation and legal process to support business growth and continuity
Manage cross-functional communication on all legal matters
Support new product enablement by documenting flows and coordinating closely with Product, Risk, and Compliance departments
Provide pragmatic, crypto-aware legal guidance to business stakeholders
May require international travel
Qualification
Required
At least 7 years of post-qualification experience, with in-house experience required
Strong background in crypto, fintech, or complex financial services
Proven experience with US financial regulation, particularly licensing and compliance in the crypto or financial services sector
Skilled in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts and advising on product-related legal matters in a regulated context
Business-savvy, pragmatic, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory landscape
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills
Preferred
Familiarity with regulatory programs such as Money Transmitter Licenses and/or NY BitLicense preferred
Benefits
International environment (English is the main language)
25 days of paid time off annually, plus U.S. federal holidays
Work from Anywhere up to 10 days per year
401(k) plan with a 2% employer match after 3 months of employment
Pre-tax savings for transit and parking expenses
Access to additional services including Talkspace, One Medical, Teladoc, Health Advocate, and Kindbody for holistic care
100% Employee Coverage from Justworks Benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision plans)
Team events
Company
Flowdesk
Flowdesk is a digital asset trading company that combines financial and crypto expertise to connect digital assets with global liquidity.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$282MKey Investors
Two Prime LendingHV CapitalCathay Innovation
2025-06-24Debt Financing· $100M
2025-03-04Series Unknown· $91.8M
2025-03-04Debt Financing· $10.2M
Leadership Team
Reed Werbitt
U.S. CEO
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