Paxos is on a mission to enable the movement of any asset, any time, in a trustworthy way. Today’s financial infrastructure is archaic, expensive, inefficient and risky - supporting a system that leaves out more people than it lets in. So we’re rebuilding it. 

As a regulated blockchain infrastructure company, we use technology to tokenize, custody, trade, and settle assets for enterprise clients like PayPal, Novi, Bank of America, and Interactive Brokers. Paxos is a top-funded blockchain company, with more than $500 million in total funding from leading investors like OakHC/FT, Founders Fund, PayPal Ventures, and Declaration Partners. Together, we empower today’s financial leaders to build a more open, trusted economy.

Our Legal team is looking for a Deputy General Counsel to join our growing team. As a company that puts trustworthiness at the forefront, the Deputy General Counsel will help ensure that we stay ahead of regulatory obligations in every jurisdiction where we operate and support our growth strategy for new markets. This role will also advise on the development and implementation of new products and services, as well as support the company’s broader growth by advising on employment, intellectual property, and data privacy issues. This role will engage proactively with the rest of the company, including the Operations, Product, Engineering, Finance, and Business Development teams to advance the company’s mission.  

As a Deputy General Counsel, you'll get to:

• Drive legal support for the implementation and development of new products and services
• Be a key leader for the legal department and the company at large 
• Analyze laws and regulations in the US and foreign jurisdictions to support development of business opportunities
• Keep up with legal trends in blockchain and digital assets to better inform legal advice given to the company
• Innovate the operations of Paxos’s legal team to maximize efficiency and effectiveness
• Liaise with outside counsel to improve efficient communications and maximize value
• Immerse yourself in blockchain technology, cryptocurrency for enterprises and investors, our regulation-first approach, and more!

Your experience should include: 

• A law degree
• 12+ years experience in complex regulatory matters (banking and payments regulatory a plus)
• 4+ years in-house at a start-up
• 4+ years management experience

You might also have: 

• A proactive attitude and ability to work cross-functionally within the company
• An ability to engage constructively with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent writing skills
• An ability to think through complex concepts and tackle them in an organized and efficient manner

What you’ll love about Paxos:

Paxos has consistently been named as a “Best Place to Work” by BuiltIn and was recently listed on the 2021 Forbes Fintech 50. All of our employees have significant ownership and impact on our business, as well as benefits like company equity, health insurance, family leave, a $500 quarterly stipend for development, a $500 stipend for home office setup and unlimited PTO. From team product demos and virtual lounge and learns to care packages and an active Slack #shoutouts channel, there are countless opportunities to connect and make your mark. Help us continue to build a new, open financial system from one of our three offices or right from your home!

Learn more: 

• USDP Stablecoin Chosen for Facebook's Pilot of Novi Digital Wallet
• Forbes Names Paxos to 2021 Fintech 50 
• Paxos Supports Interactive Brokers' Journey into Crypto Markets  
• CB Insights Names Paxos to 2021 Fintech 250 for Crypto Category
• Paxos Supports Flourish Crypto
• Paxos National Trust Receives OCC Conditional Approval for De Novo Charter 
• Paxos Raises $300M in Series D Funding at 2.4B Valuation 
• Paxos & PayPal Bring Crypto to Millions of Users

Our Paxos team is made up of passionate people from all over the world with different perspectives and experiences. If this opportunity excites you, but your experience doesn’t perfectly match the description…apply! Unique voices help us build a more transparent and open economy.