We are looking for an Attorney with 10+ years of legal experience in US financial and/or cryptocurrency regulatory to join our team in Chicago. In this role, you will be responsible for advising on cryptocurrency, digital assets and tokenization rules and strategies. You will also be responsible for reviewing and negotiating cryptocurrency market maker and related agreements, as well as drafting internal policies, preparing registration applications, and reviewing proposed investments in digital assets. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in digital assets and relevant US federal securities laws.

Your Core Responsibilities 

• Advise on relevant regulations governing cryptocurrencies, blockchain, and digital assets, including European and U.S. regulations.
• Draft and negotiate agreements involving token market making, issuances, partnerships, and digital asset transactions.
• Support the organization’s compliance efforts including advising on AML/KYC matters, conducting due diligence reviews and identifying relevant licensing requirements.
• Monitor legislative and policy developments in crypto regulation and provide proactive legal strategies.
• Identify potential legal risks and proactively provide solutions.
• Advise senior business, finance, and compliance leads on relevant commercial, legal, and regulatory risks to help the team make informed risk assessments and decisions.
• Collaborate with team members (legal, compliance, finance) across regions, to identify regional legal or regulatory risks and propose potential solutions or risk mitigation actions. 

Your Skills and Experience 

• Minimum of 10+ years of relevant legal experience, at an Exchange, Regulator, Law Firm and/or as an In-house Legal Counsel
• Regulatory & Compliance Expertise – knowledge of relevant US and international crypto regulations.
• Corporate & Transactional Skills – Experience structuring crypto-related agreements, token market making agreements, and other digital asset transactions.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Juris Doctor
• Experience working on cross-functional or cross-regional projects.

While this is a hybrid position, we expect and in-office presence in our Chicago office 4 times per week

Please note that immigration sponsorship is not offered for this specific opening.