Blockchain Jobs in New Jersey, United States

Job Description:

We are looking for a Full-time Legal Officer to join our fast-growing team. This role requires legal expertise and collaboration with multiple business teams internally to monitor and manage all legal and compliance issues.

Responsibilities:

· Execute and monitor the Company’s legal and compliance programs, ensuring appropriate legal controls and compliance practices and procedures are in place across all lines of our business of which the core is an online cryptocurrency trading platform.

· Draft, review, and amend internal legal policies and contractual documents, including but not limited to User Agreement, Privacy Policy, AML/KYC policy, and various kinds of contracts during daily operation.

· Assist applications and licensing activities of the Company, including but not limited to money transmitter licensing in various U.S. states and licenses in other jurisdictions.

· Monitor evolving regulatory landscape and requirements from FinCEN, SEC, OFAC and other governmental units. Conduct researches for regulatory compliance related inquiries from management team and other business stakeholders.

· Oversee the management of all compliance issues, including regulatory compliance, consumer compliance, transaction monitoring, continuing education/tracking and data privacy. Prepare and present regulatory compliance reports and enhancement reports to senior management and the Board of Directors as appropriate.

· Assist the engagement of third-party vendors and business partners, performing AML/KYC, and procedural reviews.

· Assist immigration related legal work for Company employees. Work jointly with external law firms when necessary.

· Develop and lead employee training sessions on internal legal and regulatory compliance issues.

· Become a trusted resource to our business stakeholders, support desired business outcomes with efficient legal and compliance solutions.

Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree. Law degree strongly preferred (J.D. or LL.M.).

· Minimum 2 years of experience in a law firm or in-house environment.

· Experience in cryptocurrency, blockchain, or fintech industry, or strong willingness to learn about cryptocurrency, is preferred.

· Knowledge and experience in data privacy and AML/KYC is preferred.

· Bilingual in Mandarin and English is strongly preferred.

· Proven ability to lead, independent problem-solving, and outstanding communication skills.