FinTech Lawyer

Join Our Team as a Fintech Lawyer at Axiom

We are currently seeking FinTech Lawyers to work with some of the world’s largest companies across all industries. This is an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities:

• Provide transactional and regulatory counsel on digital assets, cryptocurrency, blockchain, Non-Fungible Token ("NFT"), decentralized finance, cryptocurrency lending, and other complex financial products and offerings
• Advise internal business stakeholder on legal risks and opportunities with a focus on state and federal regulations, licensing, and examinations
• Structure, draft, negotiate and review agreements with various financial institutions and partners
• Partner with colleagues cross-functionally in teams including, but not limited to, Legal, Marketing, Product, Operations, and Finance

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in the financial services regulatory and compliance space with strong understanding of digital assets and currencies and new emerging financial products
• Experience working with clients on federal and state regulatory licensing, registration, compliance, and enforcement matters as well as advising on complex bank and money transmission regulatory issues
• Active bar license for the state in which you physically reside in.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong understanding of federal securities laws and regulations including: forming/registering broker-dealers; advising crypto exchanges and other blockchain focused companies; responding to SEC and FINRA examinations; and reviewing and revising policies and procedures for AML compliance
• Ability to provide counsel on privacy and cyber security risks associated with digital currency and products is beneficial
• Excellent academic and law firm credentials, with experience in a dynamic in-house environment.

Compensation:

The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 per year. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.  Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.