CoinFlip · 15 hours ago
Assistant General Counsel – Litigation & Regulatory Affairs
Chicago, IL, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$180K/yr - $220K/yr
7+ years expCoinFlip is a global digital currency platform company, focused on providing consumers simple and secure access to buy and sell cryptocurrency. The Assistant General Counsel will support the Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel across litigation and regulatory matters, advising on legal risks and compliance in a fast-paced fintech environment.
BitcoinBlockchainCryptocurrencyFinancial ServicesFinTechVirtual Currency
Responsibilities
Manage and oversee all aspects of litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution, including consumer, commercial, regulatory, and employment matters
Work closely with the Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel on litigation
Collaborate with and manage outside counsel; control costs and ensure high-quality legal representation
Draft, review, and supervise pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda
Advise senior leadership on litigation exposure, trends, and mitigation strategies
Provide legal guidance on federal and state financial services laws, including BSA/AML, MSB regulations, money transmitter laws, and crypto-related regulatory frameworks
Support regulatory inquiries, examinations, enforcement matters, and investigations
Partner closely with Compliance, Risk, and Operations teams to interpret regulatory requirements and support policy development
Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting crypto kiosks, OTC trading, and digital asset services
Collaborate with the Government Affairs team on legislative and policy matters, including advising on proposed regulations, drafting comment letters, and, where appropriate, representing the company at public hearings or providing testimony in legislative or regulatory proceedings
Stay current on litigation trends, financial services regulation, and crypto industry developments
Support special projects and initiatives led by the Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel or Global Head of AML
Additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (Illinois preferred or ability to obtain)
7–10+ years of relevant legal experience with litigation experience
Proven experience managing outside counsel and complex litigation matters
Background in financial services, fintech, or other regulated industries
Strong legal drafting, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to operate independently while collaborating closely with senior legal leadership
Preferred
Experience with money services businesses (MSBs), payments, banking, or cryptocurrency companies
Familiarity with BSA/AML, OFAC, consumer protection laws, and state licensing regimes
In-house experience at a fintech or regulated financial institution
Experience advising high-growth or technology-driven companies
Benefits
Annual bonus
Federal holidays and unlimited PTO
Flexible work from home policy
Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match)
Reimbursement for ARDC annual dues, professional organization expenses, legal conferences and CLEs
Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance plans through BlueCross BlueShield (employer subsidized)
A generous retirement savings plan with company match up to 4%
Performance based bonuses and paid time off
Company
CoinFlip
CoinFlip is a bitcoin ATM network that offers a way to buy and sell cryptocurrencies with cash.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ben Weiss
Chief Executive Officer
Kris Dayrit
Director and Co-Founder
Recent News
2026-01-07
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