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Product Counsel, Crypto

Figure Lending
Location
Remote; New York, NY; San Francisco, CA
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Legal
Salary
$166,980 - $250,470
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 10+ years as outside or in-house counsel for financial services firms
  • Deep securities and crypto industry experience
  • Substantial expertise in the Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934
  • Fluency in the current U.S. digital asset regulatory landscape
  • Product counseling experience with blockchain, crypto, and securities products
  • Strong negotiation skills on financial agreements
Nice to have
  • Broker-dealer, ATS/exchange, investment adviser, OTC trading, or virtual asset money transmitter background
  • Working knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act and Investment Company Act
  • Regulatory agency experience (SEC, CFTC)
  • Genuine interest in digital assets, DeFi, and decentralized applications
What the job really is

The Senior Product Counsel will provide legal guidance at Figure, focusing on the intersection of crypto and securities law. Responsibilities include advising product teams throughout the product lifecycle, monitoring regulatory developments, negotiating financial agreements, and collaborating with compliance and marketing teams on digital asset products. The role requires a deep understanding of federal securities laws and the current digital asset regulatory landscape.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance with 100% employer-paid premiums for employees and their dependents on select plans
  • Company HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, 401k, and commuter benefits
  • Employer-funded life and disability insurance coverage
  • 11 Observed Holidays & PTO plan
  • Up to 12 weeks paid family leave
  • Continuing education reimbursement
Things to weigh
  • No remote work option for all locations; in-person presence in San Francisco or New York is considered
  • Final compensation may vary based on experience and internal equity, with most offers made in the middle of the stated range
  • Company will not sponsor work visas for this position
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