[Remote] Legal Counsel - Prediction and Capital Markets
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Crypto.com is the world's fastest growing global cryptocurrency platform, serving over 150 million customers. They are seeking a Legal Counsel to provide legal and regulatory advice for their CFTC and SEC registered businesses in the US, focusing on compliance and risk management for various financial instruments.ResponsibilitiesYou will be part of the Crypto.com Legal Team handling legal and regulatory matters for Crypto.com’s CFTC and SEC registered businesses in the USExpertise in the following areas, including the interaction of these rules and regulations in both the US and on a cross-border basis, will be key for this role: CFTC Rules and Regulations, NFA Rules and Regulations, SEC Rules and Regulations, FINRA Rules and RegulationsFocus on legal and regulatory matters involving a diverse range of financial instruments, including prediction markets, derivatives, tokenized securities and securities products and the extent of offering various products within these schema and the regulatory requirements of such financial instrumentsAssist business units with contract terms and conditions, related negotiations, and legal support of all aspects of business operations including licensing and data provisioningAssisting in drafting, reviewing and updating policies/procedures and terms and conditions and other rules related to the trading of various regulated products in the USRepresent Crypto.com on a variety of topics with the CFTC, NFA, SEC, and FINRAReviewing marketing and sales literature, presentations, and other educational materials for compliance with applicable CFTC, NFA, FINRA and SEC laws and regulationsWork with external counsel to ensure our arrangements comply with relevant law and regulation in jurisdictions where we operateSkillsQualified/licensed lawyer with at least 3 to 5 years of experience in financial product legal and regulatory work handling issues for CFTC- and SEC-regulated clients in a major law firm or as a licensed entity (FCM, US Exchange, broker-dealer, prediction markets)Excellent knowledge of US financial laws and regulatory structures and track record of maintaining licenses and building products and operations under these frameworks, as well as the cross-border interaction of these laws and regulatory structuresFamiliarity with industry practices and professional standardsExcellent English verbal and written communication skillsStrong organizational/project management skills, ability to handle high volume and balance competing demandsAbility to concisely and effectively communicate with business teams and managementAbility to develop and maintain relationships with stakeholdersWillingness to accommodate calls and meetings with different time zones when requiredAble to identify problems, issues and able to propose solutionsBenefitsCompetitive salaryAttractive annual leave entitlement including: birthday, work anniversary401(k) plan with employer matchEligible for company-sponsored group health, dental, vision, and life/disability insuranceWork Flexibility Adoption. Flexi-work hour and hybrid or remote set-upAspire career alternatives through us. Our internal mobility program can offer employees a diverse scopeOur Crypto.com benefits packages vary depending on region requirements, you can learn more from our talent acquisition teamCompany OverviewCrypto.com was founded in 2016 and is the preferred crypto trading platform for over 100 million users worldwide, as well as the trusted industry leader in regulatory compliance, security, and privacy. It was founded in 1902, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://crypto.com/en/onchain/18338661680.