Regulatory Counsel, Securities

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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.

The Regulatory Counsel will report to a Deputy General Counsel and will be a crucial part of our growing in-house Legal team. This is a new position necessitated by Paxos' business growth. We’re moving into new and exciting areas, and we need you!

As a company that puts trustworthiness at the forefront, the Regulatory 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 be the day-to-day regulatory legal resource for Paxos Securities Settlement Company, which has applied for approval from the US Securities and Exchange Company to become a Clearing Agency that will settle trades of US equities via a private blockchain. 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 the Regulatory Counsel, you'll get to:

  • Drive legal support for the implementation and development of Paxos Securities Settlement services
  • Analyze laws and regulations in new jurisdictions to support development of business opportunities
  • Track legal and regulatory developments around the world, and work to increase internal awareness of material changes
  • Support maintenance of existing licenses, and application processes to obtain new licenses or regulatory approvals
  • Liaise with outside counsel to improve efficient communications and maximize value
  • Keep up with legal trends in blockchain and digital assets to better inform legal advice given to the company
  • Immerse yourself in blockchain technology, cryptocurrency for enterprises and investors, our regulation-first approach, and more!

You should have: 

  • A law degree
  • 5+ years experience in complex regulatory matters, particularly those related to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and banking regulations

You might also have: 

  • A proactive attitude and ability to work cross-functionally within the company
  • An ability to engage constructively with 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 quarterly stipend for development, a 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: 

Company

  • Life at Paxos
  • 2021 Paxos Year in Review 
  • Paxos Raises $300M in Series D Funding at 2.4B Valuation 
  • Paxos National Trust Receives OCC Conditional Approval for De Novo Charter 

Customers

  • Paxos & PayPal Bring Crypto to Millions of Users
  • USDP Stablecoin Chosen for Meta's Pilot of Novi Digital Wallet
  • Mercado Libre Creating Biggest Crypto Market in LatAm through Paxos
  • Paxos Supports Interactive Brokers' Journey into Crypto Markets 

Media

  • Paxos Hiring 400 Employees in 2022
  • Paxos CEO Discusses Crypto, Blockchain and the Future of Finance
  • Yahoo Finance Interviews Paxos CEO on Testimony to Congress and Stablecoin Infrastructure
  • Paxos CEO Discusses How Blockchain can Replatform the Financial System

Recognition 

  • Built In NYC Names Paxos a 2022 Best Place to Work
  • Forbes Names Paxos to 2021 Fintech 50 
  • CB Insights Names Paxos to 2021 Fintech 250 for Crypto Category

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.


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