Senior Counsel, Product
Ladders · United States · 1 wk ago
RemoteRemoteLegal$225k–$265k/yrFull-time
This role will provide business-aligned guidance focused on governance, compliance, and operational risk management. You will partner with leaders, compliance stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to translate complex issues into practical recommendations, strengthening responsible execution, improving decision-making, and supporting sustainable growth within a regulated financial services environment.
Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Responsibilities
- Own legal advisory for stablecoin and crypto product teams throughout the product lifecycle
- Advise on U.S. and international regulatory requirements, including money transmission laws and securities regulations
- Identify and resolve novel legal issues, collaborating with internal and external counsel
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Compliance and other departments to support product launches
- Shape approaches to emerging regulatory frameworks for product design and compliance
- Build scalable legal processes to enhance product teams' operational efficiency
Qualifications
- J.D. with 7+ years of legal experience and active U.S. state bar membership
- Meaningful experience advising product teams on tech product launches in fintech, crypto/blockchain, or consumer tech settings, preferably in-house
- In-depth understanding of U.S. and global payments regulations and their application in crypto
- Proven ability to provide risk-adjusted legal guidance in ambiguous regulatory environments
- Experience driving legal initiatives independently within cross-functional teams
Pay
$224,995 – $264,700 annually
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Bonus and equity eligibility