About Mesh
Founded in 2020, Mesh is the first global payment network for crypto, connecting hundreds of exchanges, wallets, and financial services platforms to enable seamless digital asset payments and conversions. By unifying these platforms into a single network, Mesh is pioneering an open, connected, and secure ecosystem for digital finance. Mesh has raised over $120M in funding and is backed by notable investors including Paradigm, PayPal Ventures, Galaxy Ventures, Money Forward, QuantumLight, Samsung Next, Consensys, and more. For more information, visit https://www.meshconnect.com/.
Mesh is looking for a Counsel to join our fast-moving, high-growth team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in both our legal function and the broader company—supporting day-to-day operations while helping us scale responsibly. You’ll partner closely with our Head of Legal and cross-functional leaders to navigate the rapidly evolving crypto regulatory landscape, ensuring Mesh stays compliant, secure, and positioned for global expansion.
What You’ll Do
- Guide and support Mesh’s compliance with key U.S. and global crypto and financial regulations, partnering with the Head of Legal and CCO on all regulatory matters.
- Collaborate with the Head of Legal to draft thought leadership pieces and contribute to policy initiatives that advance both Mesh’s mission and the broader crypto ecosystem.
- Draft and review contracts with partners, employees, and contractors.
- Assist with IP matters, including reviewing patent, trademark, and copyright filings.
- Help safeguard Mesh’s proprietary technology–especially blockchain- and crypto-related IP.
- Provide general legal support across departments such as Sales, Product, Compliance, HR, and Finance.
- Respond to legal inquiries and offer practical guidance on routine issues.
Contribute to the development, revision, and rollout of company-wide policies and procedures. - Stay current on trends in crypto law, financial regulation, privacy, and emerging technologies.
Who You Are
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing from a U.S. jurisdiction.
- 2–3 years of experience at an AmLaw 100 firm or in-house legal team, preferably in the fintech, payments, or crypto space.
- Strong understanding of blockchain technology, crypto assets, and the legal and regulatory complexities of the industry.
- Familiarity with cross-border legal frameworks, including MiCA, ESMA/EBA guidance, MTL requirements, BSA rules, OCC/OFAC regulations, AML/KYB/CFT practices, and global privacy laws.
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and build strong internal relationships.
- Skilled contract drafter and negotiator with strong attention to detail.
- Ownership mindset and ability to operate efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent legal research, analytical abilities, and sound judgment–especially under pressure or on tight deadlines.
- Deep commitment to integrity, security, ethics, and fostering a culture of compliance.
Why You’ll Love It Here
At Mesh, you're not stepping into a typical role—you're joining a rocket ship in mid-liftoff. You'll tackle complex, meaningful problems that actually move an industry forward, working alongside a sharp, motivated team that moves quickly, collaborates deeply, and expects everyone to operate with ownership. This is the kind of place where you'll see your work ship fast, make real impact, and be able to point to something and say, "I built that." You'll grow fast, level up your skills, and get a front-row seat to how a high-growth company scales from the inside, with competitive comp, solid benefits, and room to stretch your craft all coming standard. If you're energized by building, learning, and shaping something big—this is where you'll want to be.
How We Care For Our Team
We believe great work happens when people feel valued and supported. That starts with competitive salary and equity that grows as you and the company grow, plus comprehensive health coverage for you and your family. We offer unlimited PTO—and we mean it. Take the time you need to recharge and show up at your best.
We're invested in your growth with a dedicated budget for courses, conferences, and certifications. Work from wherever you're most productive with our remote-friendly approach, and count on having the top-tier tools and equipment you need to do exceptional work.
Mesh Pay is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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