About this opportunity
Simmons & Hanbury lists this Senior Product & Regulatory Counsel (Digital Assets) opportunity in township of springfield, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We are partnering with a rapidly growing global digital assets and financial services company to identify an experienced Senior Product & Regulatory Counsel to join its legal leadership team.
This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in shaping legal and regulatory strategy for innovative digital asset lending, trading, and financial products across the United States and key international markets. Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer, you will work closely with executive leadership, Product, Compliance, Operations, and Business teams to support product development, regulatory initiatives, licensing efforts, and strategic growth.
Responsibilities:
Product & Commercial Advisory
Serve as the primary legal partner to Product and business teams on product design, new feature development, partnerships, and go-to-market initiatives.
Advise on legal and regulatory considerations related to digital asset products and financial services offerings.
Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including technology, vendor, integration, and strategic partnership agreements.
Develop scalable legal frameworks and processes that support efficient product development and launch.
Regulatory Strategy & Advisory
Provide practical guidance on U.S. financial services and digital asset regulations.
Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Product stakeholders to assess regulatory implications of business initiatives and product innovation.
Monitor emerging legal and regulatory developments affecting digital assets, lending, custody, trading, and related activities.
Support market expansion initiatives through regulatory analysis and strategic guidance.
Licensing & Regulatory Engagement
Manage external counsel and support licensing, registration, and regulatory application processes.
Advise on AML/BSA-related regulatory obligations and registration requirements.
Prepare and review regulatory submissions and supporting documentation.
Engage with regulators and industry stakeholders regarding evolving digital asset regulations and policy developments.
Experience:
J.D. from an accredited law school and active admission to practice law in the United States.
7+ years of post-qualification experience in financial services regulation, fintech, digital assets, or related practice areas.
Strong understanding of U.S. financial services regulation as it applies to digital asset businesses.
Experience advising product and business teams on legal and regulatory matters.
Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
Experience supporting regulatory licensing, registrations, and regulator engagement.
Familiarity with AML/BSA requirements and their application to digital asset businesses.
Ability to navigate evolving regulatory frameworks and provide pragmatic, business-oriented advice.
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
Preferred
Prior experience in the digital asset, cryptocurrency, fintech, or broader financial services sectors.
Experience working across multiple jurisdictions and international regulatory frameworks.
Strong interest in technology and AI-enabled legal operations.
Why This Opportunity?
Work directly with executive leadership on high-impact legal and regulatory initiatives.
Help shape the future of digital asset financial products in a rapidly evolving industry.
Join a high-growth, globally distributed organization.
Significant influence over product strategy, regulatory positioning, and business expansion.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Fully remote opportunity for candidates based in the United States.
If you're interested in learning more, please apply directly or message me confidentially for additional details.
Worksite address
township of springfield, MO, 65806, US
Who can apply
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