Virtual Currency Regulatory Counsel

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

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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