Assistant General Counsel, Canada

About This Role

Key ResponsibilitiesAI-extracted

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  Provide end-to-end counseling on retail cryptocurrency products and services, collaborating with colleagues and cross-functional stakeholders.
• 2
  Respond promptly to sophisticated legal requests and coordinate with internal stakeholders and outside counsel to deliver practical, timely, and high-quality advice.
• 3
  Identify and assess legal and regulatory risks, and find creative ways to mitigate them while achieving product goals.
• 4
  Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and advise on legal and regulatory developments related to cryptocurrency in Canada.
• 5
  Engage directly with Canadian securities regulators and self-regulatory organizations on matters of compliance and innovation.

RequirementsAI-extracted

• J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the Federation of Law Societies of Canada.
• Membership in at least 1 Canadian province or territory bar, with good standing.
• 7+ years of relevant work experience at a law firm, government agency, and/or technology, financial services, brokerage, or fintech company.
• Experience with legal and regulatory requirements applicable to crypto, securities, derivatives, money transmission, and/or sanctions.
• Extraordinary interpersonal and communication skills, and phenomenal ability to communicate information effectively internally and externally.

Perks & BenefitsAI-extracted