Member of Legal, Bank (Senior Counsel, Bank Regulatory)

Status
United States
Full time
Remote
Compensation is not specified
Role
Legal
Description

At Anchorage Digital, we are reconstructing the most advanced digital asset platform global institutions can engage with that is centered around the innovation of the crypto industry.

The platform equips institutions to participate in digital assets through custody, staking, trading, governance, settlement, and boasts one of the most robust security infrastructures in the industry. Anchorage Digital is the home of Anchorage Digital Bank N.A., the sole federally chartered crypto bank in the U.S., and also extends its services to institutions through Anchorage Digital Singapore and Porto by Anchorage Digital.

The company has garnered financial backing from prestigious institutions such as Andreessen Horowitz, GIC, Goldman Sachs, KKR, and Visa, with a Series D valuation exceeding $3 billion. Established in 2017 in San Francisco, California, Anchorage Digital maintains offices in New York, New York; Porto, Portugal; Singapore, and Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

We are in search of an attorney adept at managing all legal and regulatory obligations of Anchorage Digital Bank alongside its affiliate entities. With legal acumen, an abreast understanding of regulatory and policy advancements, and regulatory analysis and interpretation skills geared towards bank regulatory matters in the digital assets sector, you will be instrumental in enhancing service delivery to our institutional clients and driving the industry forward.

As a key member of the legal team, serving as a Senior Counsel, Bank Regulatory at Anchorage Digital, you will offer strategic legal advice to internal stakeholders. Situated within the banking law realm and nascent regulatory issues pertaining to digital assets, you will identify relevant laws and regulations and provide counsel on regulatory risks.

To measure your success and leverage growth and impact in this role, the following Factors of Growth & Impact framework has been devised:

Technical Skills:

  • Conduct thorough legal research to facilitate informed regulatory decision-making, focusing on banking law, financial services, and digital assets.
  • Support in compiling a repository of legal research and memoranda to guide legal and regulatory decision-making processes for the legal team, business stakeholders, and others.
  • Ensure compliance with the bank's charter and operating agreement, overseeing affairs with affiliate entities.
  • Proficiency in the legal frameworks governing national banks, encompassing the National Bank Act, 12 C.F.R. 9, and Reg. W.
  • Collaborate with the Assistant Corporate Secretary to oversee the corporate governance of the Bank.

Complexity and Impact of Work:

  • Assist the legal team in identifying critical areas for further regulatory assessment and offering feedback to the business on key legal and regulatory queries.
  • Independently manage medium-to-large projects and processes while monitoring progress.

Organizational Knowledge:

  • Engage with internal stakeholders to comprehend business requirements and pinpoint key legal and regulatory areas necessitating further research for business advancement.
  • Share relevant legal insights with internal teams to disseminate knowledge effectively.

Communication and Influence:

  • Establish clear communication channels, collaborating closely with legal and business teams to provide topical regulatory background and analysis.
  • Contribute to internal deliberations concerning legal and regulatory matters emerging from the legal team and the business's product development initiatives.

Ideal Qualifications:

  • 4+ years of experience in law firms or in-house counseling within banking or financial services domains.
  • Highly organized, action-oriented, with meticulous attention to detail, capable of producing quality work in dynamic environments.
  • Proficiency in regulatory frameworks applicable to banks, including existing and proposed regulations.
  • Proficient in analyzing legal areas, comprehensively understanding applicable laws, regulations, and guidance, and synthesizing research into concise reports or memoranda.
  • Ability to adapt traditional financial legal principles to the digital asset sector to provide solutions for complex business challenges.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment, self-motivated, initiative-driven, with a positive attitude and readiness to tackle any task.
  • Creative thinker with the ability to propose practical solutions.
  • Active membership in a state bar association.

Bonus Qualification:

  • Enthusiasm for Hamilton's soundtrack, depicting the establishment of a new financial system, although not mandatory.

About Anchorage Digital: Who we are

Aiming to cultivate a team that envisions it as the "Anchorage Village," we harness the expertise of industry leaders in platform security, financial services, and distributed ledger technology. This collective expertise empowers institutions to securely engage in the evolving digital asset landscape. With a diverse team of over 300 individuals, we share a common objective of shaping the future of finance and serving as the bedrock for secure value transfer in the emerging global economy.

Anchorage Digital is staunchly committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive workplace, ensuring all team members feel respected, supported, and connected. Celebrating diversity and openness, we believe that embracing our unique identities enables us to deliver our finest work.

Anchorage Digital is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to providing fair employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. The company considers qualified applicants irrespective of their criminal histories, adhering to legal mandates. References to "Anchorage Digital" pertain to services offered through Anchorage Digital Bank National Association, Anchorage Lending CA, LLC, and Anchorage Digital Singapore Fr. Ltd., wholly-owned entities of Anchor Labs, Inc.

Meticulously safeguarding client privacy rights is critical for Anchorage Digital, ensuring client confidence and trust when handling personal or financial particulars [according to established privacy policy notices].

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Anchorage Digital
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Location
United States
Description
Our vision is to be the foundation upon which value moves safely in the new global economy so that innovation can grow without bounds. Today, Anchorage Digital’s offerings are designed for institutions to safely participate in digital assets—from custody to trading and staking—all within the regulatory perimeter and the industry’s most proven security architecture.
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Luxembourg
Full time
Office
About us:

B2C2 is a pioneering company in the digital asset space, driving innovation and shaping the future ecosystem.

B2C2 has facilitated institutional access to cryptocurrencies, boasting reliable liquidity solutions in various market conditions.

Founded in 2015 and acquired by Japanese financial group SBI in 2020, B2C2 operates as an independent entity. With headquarters in the UK and offices in the US and Japan, B2C2 OTC Ltd. is regulated by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 810834). We take pride in our company culture and our ability to attract top talent to create a dynamic work environment within an exciting industry.

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