Senior Counsel, Litigation, Regulatory Enforcement & Employment at Blockchain.com

Dallas, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

FinTech, Blockchain, CryptocurrencyIndustries

Requirements

JD/law degree and bar admission in the US
8+ years relevant experience - ideally, a combination of in-house legal experience focusing on litigation, regulatory investigations/enforcement, as well as employment legal and HR project experience
In-house FinTech experience is a bonus
Class actions experience is also a major plus
Proven high-performing legal experience in an in-house environment
Ability to work well under pressure with diligence, organization, and minimal supervision, and provide practical, business-friendly advice to clients

Responsibilities

Advise on and manage all litigation (including pre-litigation) matters that affect Blockchain.com
Directly support smaller claims and arbitrations and supervise outside counsel on any larger litigation matters
Manage escalated matters related to law enforcement requests and pre-litigation complaints
Advise on and manage regulatory investigations/enforcement matters that affect Blockchain.com
Advise on employment legal issues globally on a broad range of people-related issues including: recruiting; hiring; employee relations; discipline and terminations; internal investigations; leaves of absence; discrimination and harassment issues; global mobility issues; contingent worker issues; employee privacy issues; compensation, benefits, bonus and equity awards; employment litigation; negotiated exits and settlements
Partnering closely with internal teams, including other parts of the Legal & Compliance, as well as internal business partners to proactively address and resolve potential disputes in line with business objectives
Proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate legal risks
Engage outside counsel relationships as necessary and efficiently manage legal costs

Skills

Litigation

Regulatory Investigations

Regulatory Enforcement

Employment Law

Class Actions

In-House Counsel

FinTech

US Bar Admission

HR Legal Support

Blockchain.com

Cryptocurrency trading and wallet services platform

About Blockchain.com

Blockchain.com offers a platform for buying, storing, and trading cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. Users can execute trades quickly, often in microseconds, thanks to the platform's advanced matching engine and deep liquidity. The company generates revenue through transaction fees, trading spreads, and premium services, catering to both individual and institutional clients. It allows users to deposit and withdraw various fiat currencies and provides an API for programmatic trading and live market data. Blockchain.com prioritizes security and reliability, ensuring the protection of users' funds and data.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters

2011Year Founded

$583.6MTotal Funding

SERIES_ECompany Stage

Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Meaningful Equity

Crypto Bonus

HealthCare

Paid Family Leave

Get the equipment you need

Unlimited Vacation

Remote-first

Offsites

Risks

Increased competition from zero-knowledge identity projects like Humanity Protocol.

Cross-chain interoperability platforms may reduce Blockchain.com's competitive edge.

Operational risks from integrating Altonomy's systems into Blockchain.com.

Differentiation

Blockchain.com offers a comprehensive suite for buying, storing, and trading digital assets.

The platform integrates with a global banking network for multi-currency transactions.

Blockchain.com provides an institutional-grade API for programmatic trading and live market data.

Upsides

Blockchain.com raised $110 million in a Series E funding round.

Integration with Altonomy enhances Blockchain.com's trading platform capabilities.

Growing interest in privacy-focused blockchain solutions benefits Blockchain.com's offerings.

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