Senior Regulatory Counsel

Cumberland - a DRW Company, is the cryptoasset arm of DRW, established in 2014 after pursuing an early interest in cryptoassets and their underlying technologies. Today, Cumberland is a global leader in cryptoassets, uniquely positioned between the traditional financial markets and the cryptoasset ecosystem. From our offices in Chicago, London and Singapore, Cumberland provides 24-hour access to a wide array of cryptoassets while helping the crypto ecosystem evolve in a responsible, sustainable way.

We are currently seeking a Senior Regulatory Counsel to join our global legal team and work on a wide variety of regulatory and strategic matters. This role will be located in either Chicago or Washington D.C.

Core Duties:

• Regulatory Counsel: Provide practical, risk-weighted legal and regulatory advice to the Cumberland team in connection with new business opportunities and day-to-day operations.
• Strategic Direction: Provide thought leadership and strategic direction on innovative Cumberland initiatives, including on-exchange and over-the-counter trading, venture capital investments and strategic partnerships. Work directly with Cumberland’s executive team to structure and develop cutting-edge opportunities in the crypto space.
• Project Execution: Collaborate across functional groups within Cumberland and DRW globally to drive strategic objectives, including internal legal colleagues, outside counsel, tax, HR, accounting, treasury and trading operations.

Required Skills and Experience:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to a state bar
• 6+ years of legal experience with a focus on financial laws and regulations
• Experience analyzing legal and regulatory issues relating to cryptoassets
• Understanding of U.S. regulatory regimes applicable to cryptoasset trading (SEC, CFTC, NYDFS, AML)
• Some experience with non-U.S. cryptoasset regulatory matters is a plus
• Must be comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the firm and across all functional group

The annual base salary range for this position is $200,000 to $300,000, depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.  In addition, DRW offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k (with discretionary employer match), short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.

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