Global Financial Crime/Sanctions Legal Counsel
Core
Senior legal subject matter expert leading global financial crime strategy, regulatory engagement, and risk mitigation across sanctions, AML/CFT, and fraud for a global cryptocurrency exchange.
Role type
Senior Global Financial Crime Legal Counsel
Builds
Global financial crime legal frameworks, regulatory responses, and risk mitigation strategies for digital asset products and services
Domain
Financial Services / Blockchain / Digital Assets / Regulatory Compliance
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Sanctions law expertise, AML/CFT regulatory knowledge, regulatory engagement, enforcement action management, product risk assessment, policy development, external counsel management, cross-jurisdictional collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience with digital asset financial products, training program development
Technologies
OFAC, FinCEN, FCA, MAS, UN, EU, UK regimes
Responsibilities
Provide authoritative legal advice on financial crime risks across jurisdictions; Act as primary liaison with regulators and law enforcement; Lead responses to regulatory inquiries and investigations; Oversee sanctions-specific matters including license applications and SDN screening; Collaborate with compliance teams to mitigate legal risks; Advise on financial crime implications of new products and market entries; Develop and maintain legal policies and frameworks; Monitor global regulatory developments and advise senior management
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC