Senior Regulatory Counsel

Core Duties

• Regulatory Counsel: Provide practical, risk-weighted legal and regulatory advice to the Cumberland team in connection with new business opportunities and day-to-day operations.
• Strategic Direction: Provide thought leadership and strategic direction on innovative Cumberland initiatives, including on-exchange and over-the-counter trading, venture capital investments and strategic partnerships. Work directly with Cumberland’s executive team to structure and develop cutting-edge opportunities in the crypto space.
• Project Execution: Collaborate across functional groups within Cumberland and DRW globally to drive strategic objectives, including internal legal colleagues, outside counsel, tax, HR, accounting, treasury and trading operations.
• Regulatory Engagement: Monitor legislative and regulatory developments impacting Cumberland's business and collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop positions and, where necessary, engage with industry groups, policymakers, and regulators with respect to such positions.

Required Skills and Experience

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to a state bar
• 5-10 years of legal experience with a focus on financial laws and regulations, particularly SEC and CFTC
• Experience analyzing legal and regulatory issues relating to both cryptoassets and “TradFi” products
• Understanding of U.S. regulatory regimes applicable to cryptoasset trading (SEC, CFTC, NYDFS, AML)
• Some experience with non-U.S. cryptoasset regulatory matters is a plus
• Experience with and interest in crypto and TradFi policy is also a plus (e.g., SEC and CFTC rulemakings, comment letters, policy advocacy, market structure issues, etc.)
• Must be comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment
• Able to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders and communicate at all levels of the firm and across all functional groups

Pay

The annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $275,000 depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k (with discretionary employer match), short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.

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