Senior Counsel: Product, Payments & Compliance

Your Role

Serve as the primary legal advisor to product and engineering teams developing blockchain-based payments and financial infrastructure
Provide proactive legal and regulatory guidance on US financial services laws and frameworks, including money transmission, payments regulation, and related compliance obligations
Design, implement, and evolve internal compliance policies, product governance frameworks, and risk assessment processes aligned with US regulatory expectations
Partner closely with compliance, risk, and security teams to embed controls into product design and engineering workflows, including KYC, AML, sanctions, and data privacy requirements
Translate complex regulatory requirements and enforcement trends into clear, actionable guidance for product, engineering, and business teams
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure product strategy aligns with legal, regulatory, and internal policy standards
Manage external counsel on specialized regulatory matters and support internal reviews related to product and operational risk

What You'll Need

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and active admission to at least one US state bar
• 7+ years of legal experience, including law firm and/or in-house roles within fintech, payments, banking, or blockchain environments
• Strong expertise in US financial services regulation, including money transmission, payments, and related regulatory frameworks
• Demonstrated experience advising on product legal and compliance matters in fintech, crypto, or payments infrastructure
• Prior experience building or implementing compliance policies, governance frameworks, or risk management programs in a technology or financial services context
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical guidance for product and engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting blockchain-based payments and stablecoin-related products
• Familiarity with US regulatory agencies and frameworks (e.g., FinCEN, state money transmission regimes, and national regulatory licensing)
• Background working with both traditional financial institutions and emerging fintech or web3 companies
• Experience advising on data privacy, consumer protection, and financial crime compliance in product environments
• Experience using AI-assisted legal research and contract review tools to increase throughput and accuracy
• Familiarity with the legal and regulatory questions surrounding AI, including automated decision-making, model liability, and applicable data protection frameworks
• Ability to evaluate AI-generated work product critically, applying professional judgment to verify accuracy and flag gaps before reliance

Polygon Labs Perks & Benefits

• Remote first global workforce
• Industry leading Medical, Dental and Vision health insurance
• Company matching 401k with 3% match
• $1,500 Home Office Set Up Allowance (life-time max)
• $200 AI Allowance Program
• $75 Monthly internet or phone reimbursement
• Flexible Time Off
• Company issued laptop
• Egg freezing, mental health, and employee wellness benefits
• In certain countries medical, dental and vision is fully covered for employees & their dependents. This is country and plan specific.
• 401k is for United States employees only

Polygon Labs is Committed to Diversity and Inclusion

Polygon Labs is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Polygon Labs is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration and equal opportunity. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and applicants with a disability may request to be accommodated throughout the recruitment process. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their individual accessibility needs.