Senior Counsel, Digital Assets & Fintech Regulation

Early Warning; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 240 000 - 350 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Early Warning seeks an experienced attorney at Senior Counsel level to lead digital assets regulation, licensing, and risk management for fintech products in Chicago. The role interfaces with product, engineering, and risk teams to ensure regulatory alignment across state and federal regimes.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an accredited law school, active bar membership, and substantial in-house or top-tier law firm experience in financial services or technology.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership is required.
• Expertise in digital assets, blockchain, cryptocurrency, and fintech regulation is required.
• Strong background in regulatory compliance, licensing, and risk management for digital asset products.

Responsabilités

• Provide legal guidance on regulatory compliance for digital asset products and services.
• Advise on licensing strategies, risk controls, and external regulatory interactions.
• Negotiate and draft commercial agreements with crypto exchanges, custodians, and vendors.
• Partner with product and engineering teams to embed compliance by design in digital asset initiatives.

Connaissances

Regulatory compliance

Licensing

Risk management

Digital assets

Fintech regulation

In-house or Big Law experience

Formation

Juris Doctor (JD) from accredited law school

Active bar membership

Description du poste

Early Warning seeks an experienced attorney at Senior Counsel level to lead digital assets regulation, licensing, and risk management for fintech products in Chicago. The role interfaces with product, engineering, and risk teams to ensure regulatory alignment across state and federal regimes.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an accredited law school, active bar membership, and substantial in-house or top-tier law firm experience in financial services or technology.