Head of Legal

4 weeks ago


Atlanta, Georgia, United States BitPay Full time
Job Title: Head of Legal

BitPay is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Head of Legal to join our team. As a key member of the Risk Management team, you will lead the Legal Department and provide counsel to the President and Chief Operating Officer.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate law, preferably in a fast-growing cryptocurrency or financial services company. You will work closely with leadership on new product launches, policy development, data privacy, and contract matters.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide proactive and actionable counsel to the Company, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and mitigating risk.
  • Support a fast-paced business with tight deadlines, delivering thorough and precise work with minimal supervision.
  • Serve as a liaison with external legal counsel and manage task assignments and deliverables.
  • Analyze and provide guidance on evolving laws, regulations, and trends impacting the business.
  • Collaborate with compliance, marketing, development, sales, finance, and product teams to draft, negotiate, and review agreements.
  • Contract review, including working with the Sales and other departments to progress objectives for enterprise partnership and merchant agreements.
  • Support intellectual property, marketing, employment, corporate governance, litigation, and disputes, as well as data privacy and information security.
  • Partner with the Chief Compliance Officer and Compliance Department to support regulatory examinations and external and internal audits.
  • Advise on corporate governance, potential investment, and other corporate development/strategic activities.
  • Manage outside counsel and work with the CFO and COO on legal budget and resource planning.

Requirements:

  • 10+ years of experience in corporate law, preferably in a fast-growing cryptocurrency or financial services company.
  • Experience working in a small company with fewer than 200 employees, supporting cross-departmental projects and opportunities.
  • Demonstrated experience with regulatory bodies such as FinCEN, state money transmitter regulators, Treasury, SEC, CFTC, or similar entities.
  • Familiarity with non-US regulatory frameworks and experience collaborating with non-US legal advisors.
  • Substantial experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and transactions, interpreting regulations, and developing policies and procedures.
  • Excellent business judgment, strategic approach to legal and operational goals, and ability to work closely with stakeholders.
  • Highly disciplined, able to recommend solutions and make independent decisions with limited supervision.
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, including project management skills.
  • Team-oriented with a collaborative approach, open to diverse perspectives and cultures.
  • Enthusiastic about cryptocurrency and disruptive technology.
  • JD from a well-regarded law school and membership in good standing in a U.S. state bar.

What We Offer:

  • Collaborate with a team of intelligent, enthusiastic individuals.
  • Thrive in a rapidly expanding crypto company with global reach, where your contributions make a tangible impact.
  • Work remotely with a generous vacation policy, including the opportunity to take a sabbatical and select your own holidays.
  • Access to continuous learning and development opportunities, supported by professional development reimbursement.
  • Competitive salary package with comprehensive benefits, including fully covered medical and dental plans for individuals.
  • Option to receive payment in cryptocurrency, along with a crypto match program.
  • Stock option awards available to all employees.
  • Home office allowance, reimbursement for internet/cell expenses, and complimentary Amazon Prime and Spotify subscriptions.

BitPay is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.



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