OpenFX

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Legal Counsel

General CounselGeneral CounselFull TimeRemoteTeam 1-10Since 2024H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

83 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Professional Certificate7 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Advise product and engineering teams on the legal and regulatory aspects of product design, development, and launch, with a particular focus on payment and banking products • Translate complex regulatory requirements into clear guidance that helps teams build compliant products while growing rapidly • Partner closely with business teams and compliance to develop and execute licensing and market entry strategies across multiple jurisdictions, contributing to and overseeing license applications • Provide practical, forward-thinking regulatory guidance on the complex and evolving regulatory landscape for payments, money transmission, cryptocurrency, foreign exchange, and cross-border transactions across global markets, leveraging local counsel efficiently and effectively • Identify potential regulatory risks and develop creative, pragmatic solutions to mitigate them while achieving business objectives • Provide comprehensive legal support across the full range of corporate legal matters impacting the company • Identify, assess, and develop mitigation strategies for legal and business risks across the organization • Serve as a strategic business partner to leadership, product, engineering, and growth teams • Manage external counsel and consultants efficiently to support the business with cost-effective, high-quality legal services • Build scalable legal processes and frameworks that support OpenFX's rapid growth • Contribute to building a collaborative, high-performing legal function

Job Requirements

  • JD from an accredited law school and bar membership in good standing
  • 7+ years of legal experience, including significant fintech or financial services background; 15+ years of experience for senior Counsel level
  • Strong knowledge of financial services and payments regulations
  • Proven ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice that appropriately balances risk with commercial objectives
  • Experience working collaboratively with product, engineering, compliance, and business teams
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills combining creativity with meticulous attention to detail
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and takes ownership of work
  • Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and execute quickly
  • Knowledge and experience with cryptocurrency and/or Banking as a Service products
  • Startup or high-growth company experience
  • Significant experience with international regulatory regimes and cross-border transactions

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Equity in a rapidly growing, well-funded company
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge fintech challenges with global impact
  • Collaborative, mission-driven culture with emphasis on personal and professional growth
  • Flexibility to work remotely from anywhere
  • Direct partnership with leadership and high visibility across the organization

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