Product Counsel

About the Company

Gemini is a global crypto and Web3 platform founded by Tyler Winklevoss and Cameron Winklevoss in 2014. Gemini offers a wide range of crypto products and services for individuals and institutions in over 70 countries.

Crypto is about giving you greater choice, independence, and opportunity. We are here to help you on your journey. We build crypto products that are simple, elegant, and secure. Whether you are an individual or an institution, we help you buy, sell, and store your bitcoin and cryptocurrency. 

At Gemini, our mission is to unlock the next era of financial, creative, and personal freedom.

In the United States, we have a flexible hybrid work policy for employees who live within 30 miles of our office headquartered in New York City and our office in Seattle. Employees within the New York and Seattle metropolitan areas are expected to work from the designated office twice a week, unless there is a job-specific requirement to be in the office every workday. Employees outside of these areas are considered part of our remote-first workforce. We believe our hybrid approach for those near our NYC and Seattle offices increases productivity through more in-person collaboration where possible.

The Department: Legal

The Legal department at Gemini is making history every day, as we creatively apply the legacy of law to the future of digital assets. On this team, you will tackle complex and unprecedented applications of the current legal system to the revolutionary industry of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. At Gemini, Legal plays a critical role in guiding innovation and driving value for the business, while upholding our core tenets of security, compliance, and trust for our customers. Join us and help define the Legal
Department of the Future.

The Role: Product Counsel

As Product Counsel at Gemini, you will leverage both breadth and depth of experience at a law firm and/or as in-house counsel to help Gemini tackle the complex legal and regulatory challenges that confront a disruptive emerging asset class. You will report directly to Gemini’s International General Counsel to support, develop and maintain Gemini’s regulatory framework across multiple product offerings globally. You will support the Company in its strategic expansion initiatives, playing a critical role in building our business at the forefront of the future of money.

Responsibilities:

• Provide risk-principled legal, regulatory, and strategic advice during all phases of product development and global regulatory licensing initiatives.
• Manage projects effectively and collaboratively across different internal stakeholders including Product, Compliance, Finance, Technology and Security.
• Build positive and influential relationships with Gemini leadership, cross-functional partners, and external stakeholders regarding regulatory matters that impact our products.
• Collaborate with and support the International General Counsel and the rest of the Legal team to evaluate and communicate legal risks and develop creative solutions to bridge business priorities in a changing regulatory landscape.
• Proactively identify risks and collaborate with internal stakeholders and outside counsel to develop actionable solutions (and clearly communicate these solutions to management) with respect to regulatory or licensing matters.

Minimum Qualifications:

• JD degree.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant legal experience at a law firm or in-house.
• Fluency in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks governing financial products and payment services, and experience launching business activities in new jurisdictions.
• Experience in managing licensing applications and supervisory matters for regulated financial services businesses in the U.S. and abroad.
• Experience collating and submitting license applications for financial products in the U.S. and abroad.
• Proven ability to proactively, efficiently, and accurately assess and mitigate legal risks in a fast-paced environment.
• Track-record of creative problem-solving, excellent written and oral communication skills, and creation of strong and trusted cross-functional relationships.
• Strong knowledge of and interest in disruptive technology; prior experience working in fintech, digital assets or high-growth tech companies a plus.

It Pays to Work Here

The compensation & benefits package for this role includes:

• Competitive starting salary
• A discretionary annual bonus
• Long-term incentive in the form of a new hire equity grant
• Comprehensive health plans
• 401K with company matching
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible time off

Salary Range: The base salary range for this role is between $182,000 - $254,000 in the State of New York, the State of California and the State of Washington. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate’s compensation, we consider a number of factors including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.

At Gemini, we strive to build diverse teams that reflect the people we want to empower through our products, and we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. Equal Opportunity is the Law, and Gemini is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. If you have a specific need that requires accommodation, please let a member of the People Team know.

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