Senior AGC - Digital Assets & Money Movement

U.S. Bank; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 194,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

U.S. Bank's Law Division seeks an experienced attorney to join its Operations, Technology and Regulatory Team supporting the Digital Assets and Money Movement business line.

The attorney will provide legal, product, and regulatory guidance on development, deployment, and oversight of innovative products and activities related to digital assets and payments. You will collaborate with business units, risk, compliance, technology, and government relations to navigate evolving regulatory frameworks

Qualifications

• J.D. and active bar membership in good standing.
• 7+ years of legal experience, preferably 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 legal 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, Creative, Engaged.

Responsibilities

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

Education

J.D. and active bar membership

Job description

U.S. Bank's Law Division seeks an experienced attorney to join its Operations, Technology and Regulatory Team supporting the Digital Assets and Money Movement business line.

The attorney will provide legal, product, and regulatory guidance on development, deployment, and oversight of innovative products and activities related to digital assets and payments. You will collaborate with business units, risk, compliance, technology, and government relations to navigate evolving regulatory frameworks