Senior Product Counsel New York, New York, United States

Hill Woltron Management Partner GmbH; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of digital economies as a product counsel. In this dynamic role, you'll collaborate with business and engineering teams to navigate complex regulatory landscapes, ensuring compliance while fostering innovation in the crypto space. Your expertise in financial regulation will be crucial as you support product development and advise on legal matters. With the option for remote work and a commitment to employee well-being through generous benefits, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving industry. Embrace the chance to shape the future of value exchange on the internet!

Benefits

Company-paid medical, dental & vision

Gym subsidy

401(k) with 4% employer contribution

Annual $1,500 education stipend

Unlimited and encouraged time off

Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave

Home office setup stipend

Daily lunches at NY headquarters

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in law, preferably in financial regulation.
• JD degree with good standing in at least one US state bar.

Responsibilities

• Provide full product life-cycle counseling across Uniswap products.
• Track regulatory developments and conduct legal research.

Skills

Regulatory Issues

Collaboration

Legal Research

Interpersonal Skills

Organization

Education

JD Degree

Job description

The Uniswap Labs team is building products to unlock value through universal exchange. We envision a future where digital economies flourish, and markets are transparent, global, and equitable.

Our products – the Uniswap Interface, the Uniswap Mobile App, and the Uniswap Extension – are powered by the Uniswap Protocol and Uniswap Platform. The protocol is the largest onchain marketplace, with billions of dollars in weekly volume across thousands of tokens on Ethereum and 8+ additional chains.

When you join Uniswap, you become part of a team that's reshaping the way value flows on the internet.

We are seeking a product counsel to work closely with business and engineering teams in navigating an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. The ideal candidate will have experience working on regulatory issues, preferably within financial regulation, securities, or derivatives sectors. Preferably, the candidate has a strong understanding or a keen interest in crypto and DeFi.

We are headquartered in SoHo in New York City, and this role has the option to be partially or fully remote.

Responsibilities:

• Provide full product life-cycle counseling across Uniswap products in collaboration with lead product counsel
• Track regulatory developments and conduct legal research on current rules and regulations
• Develop and implement various legal processes, policies, and playbooks, including compliance policies and procedures
• Support lead product counsel in advising the business and marketing teams on laws and regulations as they apply to crypto both domestically and internationally
• Collaborate collegially and supportively with other members of the legal team

Requirements:

• 5+ years of law firm or in-house experience
• JD degree (or foreign equivalent) with good standing in at least one US state bar
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills; establishes and maintains strong relationships and credibility with stakeholders
• Highly organized and proactive; capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines

Nice to Haves:

• A strong understanding of the Web3/crypto ecosystem
• Experience at an AM Law 100 corporate law firm, and/or working with companies in the technology and/or emerging company space
• Strong financial regulatory background or experience counseling crypto clients

Minimum full-time salary of $180,000 - $202,000. Disclosure in accordance with New York City's Pay Transparency Law.

Full Time employees at Uniswap Labs are also eligible for other compensation elements, including equity, tokens, and benefits, dependent on the position type.

Uniswap Labs' Full-Time employee benefits include company-paid medical, dental, & vision for you and your dependents, gym subsidy, 401(k) with 4% employer contribution, annual $1,500 education stipend, unlimited and encouraged time off, up to 16 weeks paid parental leave, home office setup stipend for remote employees and daily lunches at NY headquarters (all benefits are subject to applicable taxes and based on eligibility).

Uniswap Labs is committed to diversity in our workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability (including gender dysphoria and similar gender-related conditions), sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation (including actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, and asexuality), veteran status, military status, domestic violence victim status, reproductive health decision making or any other protected category. In addition, Uniswap Labs participates in E-Verify.

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