Counsel - Digital Assets & Payments Regulation

U.S. Bank; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 194,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation

11 holidays per year

Adoption assistance

Job summary

U.S. Bank seeks an Associate General Counsel to lead the legal support for Digital Assets and Money Movement initiatives.

Based in New York with potential collaboration across multiple locations, this role will oversee regulatory guidance, product development, and risk management for cutting-edge payments and asset technology. The attorney will partner with business, risk, and technology teams, provide strategic guidance, and help navigate evolving financial regulation.

Qualifications

• 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 with digital currency related issues.
• Familiarity with banking and payments regulation, securities and commodities considerations, and BSA/AML requirements.
• Exposure to blockchain or distributed ledger technology and related business models.
• Experience working cross-functionally with business, risk, compliance, and technology teams.
• Collaborative, curious, and creative with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and advise on the GENIUS Act and implementing regulations, as well as other applicable laws and regulatory guidance relevant to digital assets and money movement.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess impact on enterprise strategy, product design, and operations.
• Provide legal support across the digital asset product lifecycle, including structuring, risk assessment, and commercialization.
• Partner with business, risk, and technology teams to identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
• Support development of risk management strategies for emerging business models, including regulatory, operational, BSA/AML, cyber, and financial risks.
• Assist with review and negotiation of commercial agreements, including vendor, technology, and strategic partnerships.
• Educate and advise Law Division and business leaders on risks, opportunities, and industry best practices.

Skills

Regulatory counsel

Cross-functional

Financial services

Blockchain knowledge

Analytical thinking

Education

J.D. and bar admission

Job description

U.S. Bank seeks an Associate General Counsel to lead the legal support for Digital Assets and Money Movement initiatives.

Based in New York with potential collaboration across multiple locations, this role will oversee regulatory guidance, product development, and risk management for cutting-edge payments and asset technology. The attorney will partner with business, risk, and technology teams, provide strategic guidance, and help navigate evolving financial regulation.