Senior Counsel, Legal & Compliance - Remote

Overview

OpenSea is the gateway to web3’s next chapter—where NFTs, fungible tokens, and emerging digital assets converge to create open, user-owned economies. As a foundational player in the crypto space, we’re building infrastructure that supports millions of users and sets new standards for how people discover and exchange digital value.

Our team is small but mighty: hands-on, fast-moving, and deeply committed to shipping meaningful work. We're remote-first by design, AI-empowered by default, and guided by values that prioritize ownership, trust, and progress. At OpenSea, you’ll be challenged to grow fast while being supported by a talent-dense team shaping the future of crypto.

In Short

• Lead Illicit Finance & Sanctions Compliance program.
• Own Privacy & Data Regulatory Compliance.
• Support contract negotiation in a collaborative environment.
• Track legislative and regulatory developments.
• Execute annual risk assessments and compliance reporting.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering and Product teams.
• Make disposition decisions on compliance investigations.
• Provide input on regulatory filings and submissions.
• Support product teams with privacy risk analysis.
• Operate autonomously in a fast-paced, lean environment.

Requirements

• JD and 5–7+ years of experience in sanctions/OFAC compliance, AML, or financial crimes.
• Knowledge of privacy laws including GDPR and CCPA/CPRA.
• Strong understanding of blockchain technology and digital asset markets.
• Proven judgment and decision-making experience.
• Experience working cross-functionally.
• Ability to operate autonomously.
• Enthusiasm for AI tools and process innovation.

Benefits

• 100% coverage for Dental/Vision/Medical for employees.
• Flexible Time Off Policy.
• 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
• Access to mental health services.
• 11 Company Holidays.
• Fidelity 401K Plan.
• Internet/Mobile Reimbursement Plan.
• Team retreats for collaboration.
• MacBook Pro & WFH Stipend.
• Weekly $50 Uber Eats credit.