Legal Counsel - Remote

Overview

The Legal Counsel role at OpenFX involves providing strategic legal advice across various business areas, particularly focusing on financial products and partnerships in a high-growth environment.

In Short

• Advise on legal and regulatory aspects of product design and development.
• Translate regulatory requirements into actionable guidance.
• Develop licensing and market entry strategies.
• Provide legal support across corporate matters.
• Manage external counsel and build scalable legal processes.
• Collaborate with leadership and product teams.
• Identify regulatory risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to a collaborative legal function.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Engage with complex issues at the intersection of law, technology, and finance.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school and bar membership.
• 7+ years of legal experience in fintech or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of financial services regulations.
• Proven ability to provide business-oriented legal advice.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Self-starter with project management skills.
• Knowledge of cryptocurrency and Banking as a Service products preferred.
• Experience in high-growth companies and international regulatory regimes preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Equity in a rapidly growing company.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge fintech challenges.
• Collaborative culture emphasizing growth.
• Flexibility to work remotely from anywhere.
• Direct partnership with leadership.