This opportunity will be with Tools for Humanity in Europe.
About the Company:
World is a network of real humans, built on privacy-preserving proof-of-human technology, and powered by a globally inclusive financial network that enables the free flow of digital assets for all. It is built to connect, empower, and be owned by everyone.
About the Opportunity:
Tools for Humanity is seeking an experienced Regulatory and Litigation Senior Counsel to join our dynamic legal team. In this pivotal role, you will provide legal advice on a wide range of regulatory issues, including consumer protection, financial regulations (securities, payments, anti-money laundering), sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption, and emerging challenges in the blockchain space. This position requires a proactive individual with exceptional organizational skills, capable of managing complex matters and projects across multiple jurisdictions.
About You:
Key Responsibilities:
- Regulatory Advisement: Provide expert legal guidance on financial regulatory and consumer protection matters, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Regulatory Strategy Development: Drive the creation and implementation of strategies to address new and evolving global financial regulatory requirements.
- Regulatory Inquiries: Assess and respond to complex regulatory inquiries, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and implement solutions that mitigate legal risks.
- Resource Development: Create resources and tools that empower legal counsel across the organization to provide consistent and durable advice on financial regulatory and consumer protection issues.
- Project Leadership: Lead projects involving financial regulatory analysis, working closely with stakeholders across various business functions and within the legal team.
- Legal Landscape Monitoring: Stay updated on the rapidly changing legal landscape to anticipate and address potential challenges for our scaling business.
- Team Collaboration: Foster a collaborative work environment by being a supportive team player with a positive attitude.
- Hands-On Support: Demonstrate a willingness to engage directly in legal matters, providing practical support to the team as needed.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (or foreign equivalent) from an accredited law school.
- 8+ years of experience in regulatory and litigation roles, preferably within the financial services or technology sectors. Government experience is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of global financial regulations, including securities, anti-money laundering, and consumer protection laws.
- Familiarity with blockchain technology and its regulatory landscape is a plus.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle complex legal issues effectively.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
- Proven project management skills with experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- A proactive and collaborative team player with a positive attitude and sense of humor.
- Fluency in English.