Overview In this role you will advise on digital assets, blockchain, and money movement initiatives, shaping legal guidance for product development and regulatory compliance. You will partner with business, risk, and technology teams to address complex, evolving issues and support enterprise strategy. You'll navigate emerging laws and supervisory guidance to enable innovative offerings while managing risk. This is a frontline opportunity to impact how the bank approaches digital assets and payments in a collaborative, high stakes environment.
Compensation / Benefits- Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Parental leave
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid vacation
Responsibilities- Interpret and advise on the GENIUS Act and implementing regulations for digital assets and money movement
- Monitor regulatory and legislative developments and assess impact on strategy, product design, and operations
- Provide legal support across the digital asset product lifecycle, including structuring and risk assessment
- Partner with business, risk, and technology teams to identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks
- Develop risk management strategies for emerging business models (regulatory, operational, BSA/AML, cyber, financial risks)
- Assist with review and negotiation of commercial agreements (vendor, technology, strategic partnerships)
- Educate and advise Law Division and business leaders on legal risks, opportunities, and best practices
Key requirements- J.D. and active bar membership in good standing
- 7+ years of legal experience in financial services, fintech, payments, or regulatory counseling
- Experience in a law firm or in-house legal department
- Background in payments, money movement, technology, trust and custody or digital currency related issues
- Familiarity with banking and payments regulation, securities and commodities considerations, and BSA/AML
- Exposure to blockchain or distributed ledger technology and related business models
- Experience cross-functionally with business, risk, compliance, and technology teams
- Strong analytical judgment and excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Collaborative
- Curious
- Creative
- Blockchain or distributed ledger technology experience
- Regulatory compliance and risk assessment
- BSA/AML familiarity
