Senior Regulatory and Litigation Counsel, US

About the Company:

World is a network of real humans, built on privacy-preserving proof-of-human technology, and powered by a globally inclusive financial network that enables the free flow of digital assets for all. It is built to connect, empower, and be owned by everyone.

About the Company:

World is a network of real humans, built on privacy-preserving proof-of-human technology, and powered by a globally inclusive financial network that enables the free flow of digital assets for all. It is built to connect, empower, and be owned by everyone.

This opportunity will be with Tools for Humanity.

Location: San Francisco, California.

Position Overview:

Tools for Humanity is seeking an experienced Regulatory and Litigation Counsel to join our dynamic legal team. In this pivotal role, you will provide legal advice on a wide range of regulatory issues, including consumer protection, financial regulations (securities, payments, anti-money laundering), sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption, and emerging challenges in the blockchain space. This position requires a proactive individual with exceptional organizational skills, capable of managing complex matters and projects across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Advisement: Provide expert legal guidance on financial regulatory and consumer protection matters, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Regulatory Strategy Development: Drive the creation and implementation of strategies to address new and evolving global financial regulatory requirements.

• Regulatory Inquiries: Assess and respond to complex regulatory inquiries, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and implement solutions that mitigate legal risks.

• Resource Development: Create resources and tools that empower legal counsel across the organization to provide consistent and durable advice on financial regulatory and consumer protection issues.

• Project Leadership: Lead projects involving financial regulatory analysis, working closely with stakeholders across various business functions and within the legal team.

• Legal Landscape Monitoring: Stay updated on the rapidly changing legal landscape to anticipate and address potential challenges for our scaling business.

• Team Collaboration: Foster a collaborative work environment by being a supportive team player with a positive attitude.

• Hands-On Support: Demonstrate a willingness to engage directly in legal matters, providing practical support to the team as needed.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in regulatory and litigation roles, preferably within the financial services or technology sectors. Government and prior in-house experiences are preferred.

• Strong knowledge of global financial regulations, including payments, securities, anti-money laundering, and consumer protection laws.

• Familiarity with blockchain technology and its regulatory landscape is a plus.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle complex legal issues effectively.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.

• Proven project management skills with experience leading cross-functional initiatives.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• A proactive and collaborative team player with a positive attitude and sense of humor.

• Juris Doctor from a top tier law school. Membership in at least one U.S. state bar.

What we offer:

Tools for Humanity offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, vision and mental health benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, life insurance, flexible time off, commuter benefits, professional development stipend and much more!

By submitting your application, you consent to the processing and internal sharing of your CV within the company, in compliance with the GDPR.

Pay transparency statement (for CA and NY based roles):

The reasonably estimated salary for this role at TFH ranges from $195,000-250,000 plus a competitive long term incentive package. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, TFH offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, vision, 401(k) plan and match, life insurance, flexible time off, commuter benefits, professional development stipend and much more!