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Virtual Currency Regulatory Counsel

General CounselGeneral CounselFull TimeRemoteTeam 10,001+Since 1990H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

California

Posted

173 days ago

Salary

$217.8K - $326.8K / year

Postgraduate Degree6 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Be the go-to regulatory advisor on all things virtual currency • Guide product teams on how to launch and scale offerings in compliant and creative ways • Help navigate federal and state regulatory frameworks (FinCEN, CFPB, NYDFS, CA DFPI and more) • Represent Block in regulatory discussions, exams, and industry forums • Advise on licensing and registration for money services businesses and virtual currency matters (bitcoin, stablecoin, USDC, the Lightning Network, solana) • Collaborate with Compliance and Engineering to build/enhance controls that meet regulatory expectations while remaining user-friendly and scalable • Track legislation, regulatory guidance, and enforcement trends and translate them into actionable insights for the business • Draft and negotiate commercial agreements with crypto and payments partners • Train and empower teams across the company with knowledge on digital asset laws and regulatory strategy

Job Requirements

  • JD degree and membership in good standing with at least one state bar
  • 6+ years of experience advising on financial regulatory matters
  • Deep knowledge of virtual currency, money transmission regulations, and the Bank Secrecy Act
  • Comfort working at the intersection of law/regulation, product, and technology
  • Business-minded lawyer who can spot risk and also propose solutions
  • Clear communicator able to explain complex regulatory requirements and products to partners, engineers, regulators, and auditors

Benefits

  • Remote work
  • Medical insurance
  • Flexible time off
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Modern family planning
  • Reasonable accommodations during recruitment
  • Additional employee benefits (see Block benefits page)

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