Senior Product Counsel, Crypto

About Figure Markets

Figure Markets is democratizing finance through blockchain.  We’re building the exchange for everything - a decentralized custody marketplace for crypto, stocks, bonds, credit and more.  We’re bringing best in class leverage, margining and liquidity to our exchange, while offering our members extensive borrowing options and unique investment opportunities.

Figure Markets is built on the Provenance Blockchain, and we use its native token, Hash, on the exchange.  Provenance Blockchain embodies truth over trust and provides a foundation for Figure Markets to bring transparency and efficiency in a decentralized world.

Figure Markets is backed by leading venture capital firms and strategic partners, including Jump Crypto, Pantera, Distributed Global, Faction Lightspeed, NewForm Capital and CMT Digital.  Figure Markets was founded by a seasoned team of entrepreneurs and operators from tradfi, fintech and defi, including Mike Cagney and June Ou.

Summary

We are looking for someone who has a passion for marketplaces and products in the crypto and securities world. You will contribute to building out Figure’s innovative Marketplace as well as Figure Markets’ products. Figure Markets has a global marketplace platform that supports issuing and trading of digital assets, securities and non-securities, using blockchain.  You will have experience in one or more of the following jurisdictions: Europe, Asia, Americas, Middle East. Our Legal team plays a central role in Figure Markets’ hyper growth and the realization of our mission of leveraging blockchain to transform financial services.

What you’ll do

• Provide leadership in legal affairs for markets and products 
• Provide day-to-day legal, business, and strategic advice to internal crypto-focused teams, addressing challenges and offering solutions in the development and implementation of groundbreaking digital asset financial products and services
• Offer comprehensive legal guidance throughout the product life cycle, from conception through to launch, operation, and eventual sunset, aiding in both the construction and, when necessary, the dismantling of products
• Draft commercial and intellectual property agreements and disclosures affecting the company's products and services
• Remain up-to-date on existing and changing relevant digital assets, blockchain, securities and technology laws and regulations to ensure compliance therewith
• Providing legal support, analysis, and interpretation in connection with legislative and policy developments
• Develop and deliver both forward-looking and ad hoc guidance to the marketing and design teams regarding matters pertaining to the product lifecycle and other related initiatives.
• Establish or continue to build strong and positive relationships with affiliates and other ecosystem players for effective product lifecycle

What we look for

• Comfortable with ambiguity and quick pivots.
• A prudent commercial perspective in our markets and products, along with the dedication to defend our positions
• The ideal candidate has deep financial markets experience in the cryptocurrency industry, including at least 10-12 years of experience practicing as in-house counsel for a private or public crypto company.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of the compliance and regulatory requirements around crypto assets, including the regulation of digital assets and crypto transactions and platforms and blockchain technology matters (e.g., smart contracts and digital wallets) in the provision of financial services and products
• Product counseling experience in blockchain, crypto and securities products, including the ability to apply laws and regulations to new products and/or technologies, and the ability to review products and related functionality for compliance with applicable laws
• Interest in digital assets, blockchain technology, and the innovations brought about by decentralized applications and DeFi
• J.D. and membership with at least one state bar 
• Self-starter who will take ownership of projects
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage projects effectively
• Comfortable with risk-adjusted thinking and able to discern when flexibility in interpretation is warranted

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and growth opportunities 
• Company quarterly performance based bonus
• Equity stock options package
• Employer funded comprehensive health, vision, dental insurance and wellness program for employees and their dependents
• Employer funded life and disability insurance coverage
• Company HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, 401k, and commuter benefits
• Up to 12 weeks paid family leave 
• In office, remote, and hybrid work location options
• Home office and technology stipend for those working outside of a traditional office more than 75% of the time
• Flexible time-off plan to empower employees to take the time off that they want and need
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Routine Team swag deliveries!

For CO, NY, CA, and WA residents, the salary range is $212,520 - 265,650 with up to a 25% Bonus and Equity. Actual compensation may vary based on individual candidate experience and location.

Figure will not sponsor work visas for this position. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.