Summary

The Department: Legal

The Legal department at Gemini is making history every day, as we creatively apply the legacy of law to the future of digital assets. On this team, you will tackle complex and unprecedented applications of the current legal system to the revolutionary industry of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. At Gemini, Legal plays a critical role in guiding innovation and driving value for the business, while upholding our core tenets of security, compliance, and trust for our customers. Join us and help define the Legal

Department of the Future.

The Role:

Senior Product Counsel

As Product Counsel at Gemini, you will leverage both breadth and depth of experience at a law firm and/or as in-house counsel to help Gemini tackle the complex legal and regulatory challenges that confront a disruptive emerging asset class. You will report directly to Gemini’s International General Counsel to support, develop and maintain Gemini’s regulatory framework across multiple product offerings globally. You will support the Company in its strategic expansion initiatives, playing a critical role in building our business at the forefront of the future of money.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide risk-principled legal, regulatory, and strategic advice during all phases of product development and global regulatory licensing initiatives.
2. Manage projects effectively and collaboratively across different internal stakeholders including Product, Compliance, Finance, Technology and Security.
3. Build positive and influential relationships with Gemini leadership, cross-functional partners, and external stakeholders regarding regulatory matters that impact our products.
4. Collaborate with and support the International General Counsel and the rest of the Legal team to evaluate and communicate legal risks and develop creative solutions to bridge business priorities in a changing regulatory landscape.
5. Proactively identify risks and collaborate with internal stakeholders and outside counsel to develop actionable solutions (and clearly communicate these solutions to management) with respect to regulatory or licensing matters.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. JD degree.
2. Minimum of 10+ years of relevant legal experience at a law firm or in-house.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Knowledge of regulatory frameworks governing financial products and payment services, and experience launching business activities in new jurisdictions.
2. Experience in managing licensing applications and supervisory matters for regulated financial services businesses in the U.S. and abroad.
3. Experience collating and submitting license applications for financial products in the U.S. and abroad.
4. Proven ability to proactively, efficiently, and accurately assess and mitigate legal risks in a fast-paced environment.
5. Track-record of creative problem-solving, excellent written and oral communication skills, and creation of strong and trusted cross-functional relationships.
6. Strong knowledge of and interest in disruptive technology; prior experience working in fintech, digital assets or high-growth tech companies a plus.

It Pays to Work Here

The compensation & benefits package for this role includes:

1. Competitive starting salary
2. A discretionary annual bonus
3. Long-term incentive in the form of a new hire equity grant
4. Comprehensive health plans
5. 401K with company matching
6. Paid Parental Leave
7. Flexible time off

Salary Range

The base salary range for this role is between $209,000 - $261,000 in the State of New York, the State of California and the State of Washington. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate’s compensation, we consider a number of factors including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.

Skills

• Business Relation
• Leadership
• Legal Consulting
• Problem Solving
• Strategic Thinking
• Team Collaboration