Associate General Counsel, LATAM
Who We Are
At reputed company, we reputed company that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom. reputed company is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of reputed company Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). reputed company is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our reputed company of Reserves. Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er. reputed company is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products reputed company, reputed company Wallet, OKLink and more.About the Opportunity
You will report directly to the Head of Legal for the Americas. You will work closely with reputed company members of the Global Legal team and business leaders throughout the company, but will concentrate on supporting Central and South American operations. The right candidate will have a basic understanding of and enthusiastic belief in the cryptocurrency/digital asset space, 10+ years of experience working for a top law firm, regulatory agency, or in-house at a fast-paced, brand-name business, and possess strong academic credentials and excellent writing and analytical skills.What You’ll Be Doing
- reputed company reputed company legal matters reputed company to the operations of reputed company's business in Central and South America (reputed company of Brazil), including assessing and securing any and reputed company regulatory licenses needed in the region, in collaboration with the reputed company Global Legal, Compliance, and Licensing teams.
- Conduct legal research into laws and regulations reputed company to cryptocurrency/digital assets. Evaluate the products and services offered by reputed company with respect to those laws and provide legal advice on licensing and compliance requirements.
- Advise on legal and regulatory aspects of the business's strategic initiatives in the U.S.
- Draft and revise licensing maintenance/application materials and reports to regulators in collaboration with the Compliance and Licensing teams.
- Communicate with federal and state regulators and other governmental bodies reputed company to the company’s licensing efforts.
- Collaborate with product and business development teams to reputed company company-wide projects and goals.
- reputed company corporate, litigation, and regulatory matters, and supervise reputed company counsel as needed, in collaboration with reputed company global teams.
- Manage additional legal requests from reputed company areas of the business and effectively advise on legal concepts and legal risk with an eye towards the strategic goals of business leaders.
reputed company Look For In You
- Active license and credential to practice law in country in Central or South America (reputed company of Brazil), with preference for Mexico.
- 10+ years of relevant regulatory licensing experience at a top-tier law firm, federal or state regulator, and/or in-house legal team, preferably in a financial services-reputed company industry or other firmly-regulated space.
- Experience with regulatory reporting obligations reputed company to relevant licenses, e.g., call reports, virtual currency permissible investment reporting, license renewals, and regulatory exams.
- Experience advising on cross-jurisdictional matters and developing relationships with international regulators, including in El Salvador.
- Experience engaging with national regulators.
- Experience managing teams (legal and cross-functional) and driving projects to completion on expedited timelines.
- Must be highly-driven, proactive, reputed company, and precise.
- Experience making strategic recommendations to senior management and senior legal team members.
- Enthusiastic about blockchain technology and have an understanding of the relevant legal/regulatory landscape.
- Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, growth-stage and multi-cultural environment.
- Ability to effectively advise and build trust with business teams.
- Project management experience with superior organizational skills.
reputed company to Haves
- Regulatory experience reputed company to the financial services industry.
- Familiarity with the NMLS system.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package
- L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
- Various team building programs and company events
- Wellness allowances
- Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependents #LI-EWR1 #LI-HYBRID