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Wealthfront is seeking a talented, passionate and experienced attorney to handle a wide variety of investment advisory legal and regulatory matters. As a member of our legal team you will work closely with and report to our Deputy General Counsel, and just as importantly, collaborate with all our other departments, including the product, design, engineering, marketing and compliance teams, to provide the best client experience possible. Responsibilities Creatively configure compliant solutions and provide advice for sound business decisions in view of relevant legal and compliance requirements and risks Analyze and provide guidance on evolving laws, rules, regulations, and trends impacting the investment management and financial advisory industries including: Investment Advisers Act of 1940; Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and related regulations; and other federal and state financial services-related laws Advise with respect to legal and regulatory aspects of compliance matters for registered investment-advisers Assist with the development of new lines of business and financial advisory products by: Embedding yourself in the project development team upon project launch; working closely and proactively with other project team members to identify potential legal and regulatory issues; crafting compliant solutions that avoid or minimize inefficient use of product, design and engineering resources and speed product launches; and drafting related agreements, policies, procedures and disclosures Manage interactions with the SEC and other regulatory authorities Interfacing with and managing outside counsel Qualifications J.D. degree and licensed to practice in California, or the ability to apply for California's in-house counsel exemption Between 3 to 5 years of relevant legal experience at a national or international law firm;  in-house or start-up experience preferred Familiarity and experience working with Investment Advisers Act of 1940 required; familiarity and experience with Investment Company Act of 1940 preferred Ability to design creatively compliant solutions while not blocking progress by rotely minimizing risks Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and strong collaborative skills Ability to participate in developing company strategic and operational goals, and work closely with business units in their operational execution Ability to provide hands-on counsel to all levels of executive and non-executive associates Ability to identify and analyze legal issues, draft key documents, present clear recommendations, and assure legal compliance Strong project management skills Self-motivated and efficient, with good business judgment and “take ownership” outlook Creative, with the confidence to present and advocate for the implementation of ideas About  Wealthfront Wealthfront’s vision is to optimize and automate our clients' finances exclusively through software. We've engineered a platform that delivers highly personalized  advice and services  including investment management, financial planning, and personal banking.   Wealthfront employees enable our clients to achieve their financial goals by developing sophisticated algorithms and investment strategies, intuitive user experiences and scalable infrastructure to continuously deploy mission-critical code. Join us as we help clients create their roadmap to financial freedom and scale from $11 billion in assets under management to trillions (yes, trillions).

Wealthfront is seeking a talented, passionate, and experienced attorney to handle a wide variety of broker-dealer legal and regulatory matters. As a member of our legal team you will work closely with and report to our Deputy General Counsel. Just as importantly, you will collaborate with all other departments including the product, design, engineering, marketing, and compliance teams to provide the best client experience possible. Responsibilities Creatively configure compliant solutions and provide advice for sound business decisions in view of relevant legal and compliance requirements and risks Analyze and provide guidance on evolving laws, rules, regulations, and trends impacting broker-dealers, including: Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and related broker-dealer statutes and regulations; FINRA and MSRB rules and regulations; and other federal and state financial services-related laws, rules and regulations applicable to broker-dealers Advise with respect to legal and regulatory aspects of compliance matters for the broker-dealer Assist with the development of new lines of business and financial advisory products by: Embedding yourself in the project development team upon project launch; working closely and proactively with other project team members to identify potential legal and regulatory issues; crafting compliant solutions that avoid or minimize inefficient use of product and design and engineering resources and speed product launches; and drafting related agreements, policies, procedures and disclosures Manage interactions with the SEC, FINRA and other regulatory authorities Interface with and manage outside counsel Qualifications J.D. degree and licensed to practice in California, or the ability to apply for California's in-house counsel exemption Between 3 to 5 years of relevant legal experience at a national or international law firm;  in-house or start-up experience preferred Familiarity and experience with FINRA and MSRB rules required Experience working with investment advisers preferred Ability to design creatively compliant solutions while not blocking progress by rotely minimizing risks Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong collaborative skills Ability to participate in developing company strategic and operational goals, and work closely with business units in their operational execution Ability to provide hands-on counsel to all levels of executive and non-executive associates Ability to identify and analyze legal issues, draft key documents, present clear recommendations, and assure legal compliance Strong project management skills Self-motivated and efficient, with good business judgment and “take ownership” outlook Creative, with the confidence to present and advocate for the implementation of ideas About  Wealthfront Wealthfront’s vision is to optimize and automate our clients' finances exclusively through software. We've engineered a platform that delivers highly personalized  advice and services  including investment management, financial planning, and personal banking.   Wealthfront employees enable our clients to achieve their financial goals by developing sophisticated algorithms and investment strategies, intuitive user experiences and scalable infrastructure to continuously deploy mission-critical code. Join us as we help clients create their roadmap to financial freedom and scale from $11 billion in assets under management to trillions (yes, trillions).

Kickstarter is looking for an experienced paralegal to join our legal team. About the Team Kickstarter’s Legal team is responsible for all legal aspects of Kickstarter, Drip, and The Creative Independent. From corporate governance structures and site policies to public policy, we’re constantly thinking about our impact both inside and outside of Kickstarter’s walls.  In This Role, You Will:  Serve as both support and liaison between the legal team and the broader company.  Field internal and third-party requests.  Manage our contract management and internal record-keeping systems.  Assist in the preparation, negotiation and execution of routine commercial contracts.  Support the legal team’s corporate governance functions for Kickstarter and its subsidiaries.  Conduct research on regulatory and compliance issues.  Participate in public policy review and development.  About You:  You empathize with creators and recognize the challenges of the creative process and bringing projects to life.  You have excellent communication skills - written and in person - and are able to work well on collaborative projects.  You have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.  You have extensive legal support experience (5-7 years), including previous experience with legal compliance and contracts.  You have solid experience (3+ years) researching regulatory requirements.  You’re meticulously organized and a sharp writer and proofreader.  You’re technologically savvy and have experience using tools like Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint (including the Google versions of these) and Concord CMS.  A sense of humor is a must.  Bonus if you are a notary public.  Kickstarter is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to fight for equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.

Introduction At Guideline, we’re helping Americans save for a better future. Guideline is the only 401(k) provider with a fee-free, full-stack 401(k) offering that automates plan administration and compliance with a platform that directly integrates with many of the most popular payroll providers.    By building transparent and first-of-its-kind software, the Guideline team is combatting what’s unfortunately become the retirement industry status quo -- legacy providers have put profit over the interests of employees, abandoning the goal of the programs in the first place: to give employees the opportunity to save as much as possible for retirement.    With over 4,000 clients and hundreds of millions of dollars in assets under management, in just a couple years of operations, we’re well on our way to making smart retirement planning easy for everyone.     Job Description We are seeking an experienced Retirement Plan Compliance Associate to join our team. The role will focus on qualified retirement plan compliance with ERISA and IRS regulations.  A high level of attention to detail, ability to interpret and effectively communicate plan document rules to team members, and confidence working with plan data are musts, as the position will directly relate to the prompt resolution of important client issues.    Responsibilities    Possess a deep understanding of defined contribution plan rules and be able to clearly articulate these rules to Guideline team members and clients with varying degrees of understanding Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Customer Operations on customer questions and requests involving plan compliance  Lead projects as part of ongoing examinations of plan compliance issues Use analytical tools and industry publications to gather information and to think independently and proactively about how to best distill relevant information   Qualifications    5+ years relevant professional experience High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets Impeccable attention to detail Background in accounting or finance Strong drive to results in a fast-changing environment  Comfort level with learning new technology platforms  Proven ability to work independently managing and prioritizing a range of assigned tasks  Demonstrated strong verbal and communications skills Ability to communicate clearly and maintain professional disposition with clients and team members Ability to pass background check and credit check for employment

At Guideline, we’re helping Americans save for a better future. Guideline is the only 401(k) provider that doesn’t make money off participant savings. We only charge a low fee per participant to the Employers, in contrast to the asset-based fee model predominant in the industry, which eat away at participant savings.   By offering a full-stack solution that automates plan administration and compliance, the Guideline team is combatting what’s unfortunately become the retirement industry status quo — legacy providers have put profit over the interests of employees, abandoning the goal of the program in the first place -- to give employees the opportunity to save as much as possible for retirement.   We are seeking a motivated law student to join our team as a Fall or Spring semester law clerk.   RESPONSIBILITES: Develop your legal skill set working with an in-house legal department that supports multiple business functions. Collaborate closely with our general counsel and stakeholders to identify legal issues and recommend solutions to help the company innovate and scale responsibly. Conduct legal research and analysis in a variety of areas including employment, privacy, securities, intellectual property and ERISA. Review, revise and help develop policies and procedures.   QUALIFICATIONS: A current student at a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Law School (2L preferred) in the top 30% of the class. Strong research, writing and analytical skills. Exceptional attention to detail and organization. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to prioritize, work efficiently, manage projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Passion for technology, finance/investments, and/or employee benefits. Ability to pass background and credit check for employment. COMPENSATION: Can be a paid hourly position or performed as an unpaid learning experience. Depends on your experience and commitment.   CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt   BENEFITS:  Lunch & well-stocked snacks Free Parking Next to the Hillsdale Caltrain Station  Donut Fridays Awesome team

Introduction At Guideline, we’re helping Americans save for a better future. Guideline is the only 401(k) provider with a fee-free, full-stack 401(k) offering that automates plan administration and compliance with a platform that directly integrates with many of the most popular payroll providers.    By building transparent and first-of-its-kind software, the Guideline team is combatting what’s unfortunately become the retirement industry status quo -- legacy providers have put profit over the interests of employees, abandoning the goal of the programs in the first place: to give employees the opportunity to save as much as possible for retirement.    With over 3,000 clients and hundreds of millions of dollars in assets under management in just a couple years of operations, we’re well on our way to making smart retirement planning easy for everyone. Job Description As a qualified plan administrator and SEC-registered investment manager, Guideline is committed to adherence with regulatory and ethical standards in the delivery of our services.     Guideline is seeking an experienced Compliance Program Manager to help manage and scale our compliance program for our investment management practice, which provides investment management and robo-advisory services for 401(k) retirement plans.    Responsibilities: You will be responsible for ongoing monitoring, oversight and improvement of our compliance program, which include: annual review, updates and implementation of changes to company policies and procedures; review and analysis of employee securities trading activity, gift & political contributions, and outside affiliations; oversight of the customer complaint resolution process; managing annual and other required filings, including annual Form ADV filing, preparation and filing of Form U4 applications; ensuring business records are properly maintained and archived; protecting customer information; conducting risk assessments; lead internal investigations; and develop internal training and education materials and conduct employee trainings.     You will also work closely with our marketing and product teams to ensure advertising activities adhere to applicable rules under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.  In carrying out these duties, you will proactively identify opportunities to implement processes and practices to improve the day-to-day efficiency and effectiveness of the compliance program.   You will also have the opportunity to drive design, development, launch and growth of new lines of business in partnership with our product development team, including supporting the launch of Guideline for Advisers, which will enable Guideline to partner with independent investment advisers to provide retirement plan services.    You will also monitor legal and policy developments, industry trends, and the competitive landscape to inform management regarding regulatory changes that impact our business and work collaboratively with business partners and executive leadership to ensure the compliance program is designed to help drive our business objectives.     Requirements: B.A. or B.S. Degree FINRA-licensed (Series 65 or 66), with a minimum 3 years of regulatory compliance experience  Ability to communicate effectively with senior management, business, and technology teams verbally and in writing Exceptional organizational and analytical skills Demonstrated ability to work efficiently, balance multiple tasks, and identify and prioritize key deliverables in a fast-paced environment Proven ability to work independently, as part of a team, and collaborate effectively across groups; and lead and motivate others Uncompromising integrity and discretion Ability to pass background and credit check for employment Compensation: $85K-125K DOE Classification: Exempt Reports To: Chief Compliance Officer

DESCRIPTION About Monese At Monese we believe that access to banking and financial services is a right that everybody should enjoy. We are on a mission to ensure that anyone in the world who needs a bank account can get one. By using leading edge technology via smartphones, we offer services that are easy to access, simple to use and cheap to run for anybody. Monese serves hundreds of thousands of customers in the UK and Europe, and we are adding new services on a regular basis. Our fast-growing team is located in London, UK and Tallinn, Estonia. By working with us, you will be part of a carefully selected team who are great at what they do and share the belief in our mission of making banking available to everybody. About the role We are looking for a dedicated Legal Executive, who will make sure that our business adhere to law by giving legal advice and monitor all applicable legal aspects. Your day-to-day tasks will include, but are not limited to: Thorough review and in some instances writing of contracts with our commercial partners Manage the fast and effective agreement of commercial terms with external parties following guidance from the CEO and relevant members of the leadership team Lead the negotiations of the legal agreements with our commercial partners Document management of our legal agreements and ensure that the agreements with partners are renewed and terminated on a timely manner Draft and review agreements with our customers (e.g. terms and conditions, privacy policy) Review and keep employment and option agreements up to date Guide and advise executives and teams with legal matters when needed Stay up to date and informed of the latest rules and regulations which will affect our business and ensuring the leadership team is given the necessary guidance on this front Ensure all contracts, policies and procedures adhere to the latest regulations and laws Assist in ensuring the company and its employees are aware of the laws and regulations that affect them in the workplace that is FCA regulated Find, seek advice from, liaise with and manage external legal partners Ensure the business is aware of areas of risk in business operations and related decisions REQUIREMENTS Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in the finance industry Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures Familiar with banking and financial services products and environment Good working knowledge of relevant UK specific as well as wider European regulations Outstanding verbal and written communication skills BSc degree in Law BENEFITS Benefits of working at Monese: Stock options and competitive salary Ample opportunity for personal growth within Monese as you will be an important part of a fast- growing company A horizontal structure where everyone has a voice and makes a direct and valued contribution to building the best product possible International team of open-minded and talented people Opportunity to travel between our offices and meet other teams as wel Flexible working schedule and possibility to work remotely

DESCRIPTION About Monese At Monese we believe that access to banking and financial services is a right that everybody should enjoy. We are on a mission to ensure that anyone in the world who needs a bank account can get one. By using leading edge technology via smartphones, we offer services that are easy to access, simple to use and cheap to run for anybody. Monese already serves hundreds of thousands of customers, and we are adding new services on a regular basis. Our fast growing teams are currently located in London, UK and Tallinn, Estonia, and we have now started building our next team in Lisbon, Portugal! By working with us, you will be part of a carefully selected team who are great at what they do and share the belief in our mission of making banking available to everybody. We’re not just a start-up with an idea; we have a proven business model that is growing exponentially and generates strong revenues. If taking on a big part of the responsibility for making Monese the most innovative banking service in the world doesn’t scare you and you want to file patents not follow trends then read on…   About the role We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and detail-oriented individual to join us as Operations Manager in our brand new Portugal office. This is a wonderful position for a well-organized individual who wants to be part of a fast-growing organisation. Your role is to build up our third office located in Lisbon. You will be responsible for organising and overseeing the daily operations of the entity.   You will also be the one to ensure that our business is well-coordinated and productive by managing its procedures and coaching its people. The area of responsibility for this role is very wide and thus requires thorough knowledge of various company processes. The ideal candidate must be competent and able to plan many different kinds of operational activities.   Responsibilities Make decisions for operational activities and set strategic goals Plan and monitor the day-to-day running of business to ensure smooth progress Supervise staff from different departments and provide constructive feedback Manage procurement processes and coordinate material and resources allocation Manage relationships/agreements with external partners/vendors Ensure that the company runs with legality and conformity to established regulations Help with the hiring and onboarding of new employees REQUIREMENTS Proven experience as Operations Manager or equivalent position Excellent organisational and leadership abilities Outstanding communication and people skills Knowledge of industry’s legal rules and guidelines In depth knowledge of diverse business functions and principles Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics BSc/BA in business administration or relevant field would be beneficial Fluent English and Portuguese language skills BENEFITS Benefits of working at Monese: Ample opportunity to develop your career within Monese as you will be an important part of a fast-growing company A horizontal structure where everyone has a voice and makes a direct and valued contribution to building the best product possible International team of open-minded people in a nice office environment with plenty of perks, snacks and drinks Opportunity to travel between our offices and meet other teams as well Many fun team events, office parties and summer ‘weekend-getaway’ to spend some quality time with your colleagues In- and outdoors Moneser’s sports activities Flexible working schedule and possibility to work remotely Share options and competitive salary

Ripple is expanding its Compliance team and seeks to hire an experienced BSA/AML Director This position will be focused on managing day-to-day BSA/AML/OFAC program activities and will report directly to the BSA Officer. WHAT YOU'LL DO: Manage the day-to-day BSA/AML/OFAC compliance needs of XRP II, LLC, a money services business and wholly-owned subsidiary of Ripple Labs Inc. Develop, enhance, and maintain policies and procedures and control processes for effective management of XRP II’s BSA/AML/OFAC program Conduct secondary reviews and act as the escalation conduit for all due diligence and investigation reviews, providing guidance and feedback to BSA team members as needed Conduct periodic testing of implemented BSA/AML/OFAC controls; provide recommendations and oversee any corrective actions and program enhancements Collaborate with the BSA Officer on quarterly and annual strategic planning priorities In coordination with the BSA Officer, develop and track BSA team and program metrics Under the direction of the BSA Officer, lead regulatory compliance training efforts for all Ripple employees Manage ad-hoc Ripple projects as needed WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: 7+ years of BSA/AML/OFAC experience 3+ years of people management experience Strong demonstrated knowledge of BSA/AML/OFAC regulations and requirements Proven ability to oversee multiple concurrent projects Comfortable providing constructive feedback, mentoring and training to BSA Compliance team members Strong written and verbal communication skills; at ease communicating and presenting to Senior Management Payments / MSB / fintech experience necessary Must be CAMS certified WHAT WE OFFER: Competitive salary and equity 100% paid medical and dental insurance for employees; 65% paid for employee dependents Generous Health & Wellness program Industry-leading maternity & paternity leave policies Flexible vacation policy- work with your manager to take time off when you need Modern office in San Francisco’s Financial District Fully-stocked kitchen with organic snacks, beverages and coffee drinks Weekly lunches and breakfasts Team outings to sports games, happy hours, game nights and more A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact WHO WE ARE: Ripple provides one frictionless experience to send money globally using the power of blockchain. By joining Ripple’s growing, global network, financial institutions can process their customers’ payments anywhere in the world instantly, reliably and cost-effectively. Banks and payment providers can use the digital asset XRP to further reduce their costs and access new markets. With offices in San Francisco, New York, London, Sydney, Mumbai, Singapore and Luxembourg, Ripple has more than 100 customers around the world. Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.

As Ripple’s first internationally based legal counsel, you will be working with the legal team in the San Francisco and New York offices to provide best in class legal counsel to your Ripple clients. Not only is Ripple’s technology cutting edge, many of the legal problems we solve for are the first of such issues to be explored. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Providing commercial support for sales and business development teams including drafting and negotiation of contracts Advising clients on legal issues and best practices in a variety of areas Researching and analyzing fact patterns that present issues of first impression for many jurisdictions Handling legal matters in other areas like labor, competition, and corporate law as the need arises; Collaborating with the legal team in San Francisco and colleagues from around the world. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR: The role requires strong leadership, communications and interpersonal skills and an ability to work across diverse teams and within a multinational, matrixed organization Prior in house experience with an multinational technology company; Significant experience drafting and negotiating software license, saas, partnership, and other commercial agreement internationally; Prior experience working on international projects with a global team; Experience managing outside counsel budgets and projects; Pragmatic, solutions-based approaches to achieving business objectives in a legal and ethical manner; Ability to interpret and apply laws to practical business scenarios; Strong contract drafting and review skills with attention to detail; Ability to work independently and with integrity; Ability to travel to the United States at least twice per year; Minimum of 7 years PQE; General understanding of virtual currency, blockchain, and distributed ledger technology preferred; Licensed and in good standing to practice law in any common law jurisdiction, preferably Singapore; and Fluent English language skills; Ability to speak Mandarin is strongly preferred. WHO WE ARE: Ripple provides one frictionless experience to send money globally using the power of blockchain. By joining Ripple’s growing, global network, financial institutions can process their customers’ payments anywhere in the world instantly, reliably and cost-effectively. Banks and payment providers can use the digital asset XRP to further reduce their costs and access new markets. With offices in San Francisco, New York, London, Sydney, Mumbai, Singapore and Luxembourg, Ripple has more than 100 customers around the world. Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.

As Senior Payments Product & Regulatory Counsel, you will work closely with our General Counsel and collaborate with business partners across the organization to provide practical legal advice and support across all business lines. As an integral part of our small but agile Legal Team, you will work on some of the most exciting legal and business issues in fintech today. The projects you take on will challenge you to think big and create innovative solutions that will produce real change. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Provide pragmatic legal advice related to the development and deployment of cross-border payments software and technologies Support efficient product development, and develop legal/product processes, working in close collaboration with cross-functional teams Advise business clients around the globe on a wide variety of regulatory and cutting-edge legal issues and risks, in a diverse range of practice areas within a fast-paced environment WHAT YOU MIGHT LOOK LIKE: Attorney with a JD, top academic credentials and admission to a state bar 10+ years of combined relevant experience at a big law firm and in house in financial technology and payments Experience counseling during product development Experience working in a regulated industry You thrive on effectively driving cross-functional priorities Deep substantive knowledge of global payments regulation and correspondent banking Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet tight deadlines and act decisively Ability to present complex issues in a clear and concise manner and provide succinct, practical and results-oriented legal advice Experience working with, and advising senior leadership Organized, detail-oriented, resourceful and flexible Excellent business judgment, communication and interpersonal skills WHAT WE OFFER: Competitive salary and equity 100% paid medical and dental and 95% paid vision insurance for employees; 65% paid for employee dependents Generous Health & Wellness program Industry-leading maternity & paternity leave policies Flexible vacation policy- work with your manager to take time off when you need Modern office in San Francisco’s Financial District Fully-stocked kitchen with organic snacks, beverages and coffee drinks Bi-weekly lunches, breakfasts and optional gourmet dinners Monthly team outings to sports games, happy hours, game nights and more A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact WHO WE ARE: Ripple provides one frictionless experience to send money globally using the power of blockchain. By joining Ripple’s growing, global network, financial institutions can process their customers’ payments anywhere in the world instantly, reliably and cost-effectively. Banks and payment providers can use the digital asset XRP to further reduce their costs and access new markets. With offices in San Francisco, New York, London, Sydney, Mumbai, Singapore and Luxembourg, Ripple has more than 100 customers around the world. Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.

At Plaid, you will work at the intersection of technology and finance on disruptive innovations that require creative and pragmatic legal solutions. You will join a small but talented team of lawyers, each with 8+ years of legal experience. We deal with novel issues every day that will give you an opportunity to work collaboratively across Plaid’s compliance, product, engineering, and business teams.   You will provide general support to the legal team on a variety of legal matters, including privacy, regulatory, commercial contracts, litigation, and employment matters. We’re looking for a collaborative team member with excellent problem-solving skills who can manage multiple, high priority projects in a fast-paced environment. What excites you Designing, developing, and simplifying legal processes and procedures for our growing legal team. Assisting with regulatory compliance initiatives and projects, including monitoring compliance with applicable laws. Implementing and managing our contract management system. Supporting the legal team in drafting and negotiating contracts, including form contracts. Creating and improving workflow processes cross-functionally. Conducting research, and collecting, analyzing, and organizing data and documents in support of legal functions. What excites us Significant experience as a paralegal or legal project manager, preferably at a law firm or an in-house legal department. Experience at a fast-growing technology startup is a plus. Stellar organizational skills, detail-oriented, self-starter, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively across internal and external stakeholders. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Bachelor’s degree and strong academic credentials. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

At Plaid, you will work at the intersection of technology and finance on disruptive innovations that require creative and pragmatic legal solutions. You will join a small but talented team of lawyers, each with 8+ years of legal experience working at top large law firms and/or for the federal government. We deal with novel issues every day that will give you an opportunity to work collaboratively across Plaid’s compliance, product, and business teams, as well as with our customers and partners.   The primary focus of this role is commercial contracts, but you will have opportunities to learn about and assist on a variety of legal matters, including matters relating to privacy, patents, trademarks, and open source software. What excites you Drafting and negotiating agreements of all types Designing, building, and improving legal department processes as we scale Collaborating on a wide range of regulatory, privacy, consumer protection, intellectual property, and other legal issues that shape our business What excites us 2 to 5 years of experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on a variety of commercial deals such as cloud software sales, reseller agreements, and distribution partnerships Experience negotiating commercial contracts for or against financial institutions is a plus Experience with privacy, data security, and intellectual property law Experience with data licensing issues is a plus Excellent writing, oral communication, and organizational skills Eager to learn about new and emerging technologies Comfortable navigating complicated and nuanced legal issues JD degree, admitted to the California bar in good standing (or will be able to meet the eligibility and employment requirements of the California bar as a registered in-house counsel), exceptional academic credentials, and law firm experience An engineering or computer science degree is a plus We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job description The Bitfury Group develops and delivers both the software and the hardware solutions necessary for businesses, governments, organisations and individuals to securely move an asset across the Blockchain. The expertise of The Bitfury Group ensures successful, easy, fast, secure and cost-effective connectivity to the Blockchain. Bitfury is looking for a Group Legal Advisor who will be working within the legal group and provide the Company with day-to-day advice with respect to legal transactional work, operations and risk management of the Company. The successful candidate needs to be deadline focused; able to multi-task; assess processes, prioritise and implement improvements and manage multiple sites. Duties And Responsibilities Advising the management with respect to the legal issues, transactions and strategies of the Company; Provide advice on corporate and commercial regulations and laws and other related issues; Drafting, negotiating, reviewing and approving respective agreements, contracts and other transactions between the Company and third parties; Coordinating and supervising activities of inside and outside legal counsel engaged work representing the Company with respect to day-to-day operations of the Company and potential claims; Ensure that operations of the Company are compliant with local/regional laws; Monitoring changes in legislation to ensure ongoing compliance of operations with applicable laws; Providing advice to Company concerning matters of the Company policy and risk management; Seeking to ensure compliance with such policies and minimization of risks to the Company; Report to the Chief Legal Officer. Qualifications Law degree from a recognized university; Admission to a recognized bar association; At least 5 years of experience in a law firm and/or in-house with a reputable firm; Knowledge of UK Law will be an advantage; Fluent written/spoken English; Advanced MS Office skills; Must have strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills; Strong interpersonal and presentation skills; Ability of working both independently and with others at all levels of the company. Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands. We Offer You A job in a High Tech International company in a booming groundbreaking industry; A great opportunity for career and professional growth; Good salary and comfort.  

Job description The Bitfury Group develops and delivers both the software and the hardware solutions necessary for businesses, governments, organisations and individuals to securely move an asset across the Blockchain. The expertise of The Bitfury Group ensures successful, easy, fast, secure and cost-effective connectivity to the Blockchain. Bitfury is looking for a Group Legal Advisor who will be working within the legal group and provide the Company with day-to-day advice with respect to legal transactional work, operations and risk management of the Company. The successful candidate needs to be deadline focused; able to multi-task; assess processes, prioritise and implement improvements and manage multiple sites. Duties And Responsibilities Advising the management with respect to the legal issues, transactions and strategies of the Company; Provide advice on corporate and commercial regulations and laws and other related issues; Drafting, negotiating, reviewing and approving respective agreements, contracts and other transactions between the Company and third parties; Coordinating and supervising activities of inside and outside legal counsel engaged work representing the Company with respect to day-to-day operations of the Company and potential claims; Ensure that operations of the Company are compliant with local/regional laws; Monitoring changes in legislation to ensure ongoing compliance of operations with applicable laws; Providing advice to Company concerning matters of the Company policy and risk management; Seeking to ensure compliance with such policies and minimization of risks to the Company; Report to the Chief Legal Officer. Qualifications Law degree from a recognized university; Admission to a recognized bar association; At least 5 years of experience in a law firm and/or in-house with a reputable firm; Knowledge of UK Law will be an advantage; Fluent written/spoken English; Advanced MS Office skills; Must have strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills; Strong interpersonal and presentation skills; Ability of working both independently and with others at all levels of the company. Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands. We Offer You A job in a High Tech International company in a booming groundbreaking industry; A great opportunity for career and professional growth; Good salary and comfort.

Job description The Bitfury Group develops and delivers both the software and the hardware solutions necessary for businesses, governments, organisations and individuals to securely move an asset across the Blockchain. The expertise of The Bitfury Group ensures successful, easy, fast, secure and cost-effective connectivity to the Blockchain. Bitfury is looking for a Group Legal Advisor who will provide support on all matters related to employment law and compliance issues respect to HR matters, operations and risk management of the Company. The successful candidate needs to be deadline focused; able to multi-task; assess processes, prioritize and implement improvements and manage multiple sites. Duties And Responsibilities Advising the management with respect to labor laws, compliance matters and strategies of the Company; Provide advice on llabor law and complianace and other related isseues. Drafting, negotiating, reviewing and approving respective agreements, contracts and other transactions between the Company and any third parties; Coordinating and supervising activities of inside and outside legal counsel engaged work representing the Company with respect to day-to-day operations of the Company and potential claims; Ensure that operations of the Company are compliant with local/regional laws; Monitoring changes in legislation to ensure ongoing compliance of operations with applicable laws; Providing advice and counsel to Company concerning matters of the Company policy and risk management; Seeking to ensure compliance with such policies and minimisation of risks to the Company; Qualifications Law degree from a recognized university; Admission to a recognized bar association; At least 5 years of experience in a law firm and/or in-house with major firm; Knowledge of UK Law will be an advantage; Fluent written/spoken English; Advanced MS Office skills; Must have strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills; Strong interpersonal and presentation skills; Ability of working both independently and with others at all levels of the company. Location: Bitfury office in Amsterdam. We Offer You A job in a High Tech International company in a booming groundbreaking industry; A great opportunity for career and professional growth; Good salary and comfort.

Upstart is a fast growing fin-tech company looking for an  Attorney  to jump into a lean and nimble team and handle a broad range of commercial legal matters across the entire organization. Since we operate in a regulated space, you will gain breadth and depth of experience into a wide array of complex legal matters including consumer protection, privacy and data protection, IP, and tax. This position is unique because it offers the opportunity to get exposed to issues that have never existed before and work on diverse tasks such as contract drafting and negotiation, escalated customer situations, and a number of projects that will arise as we continue to scale. If you have the confidence, creativity, and flexibility to tackle ambiguity and craft innovative legal arrangements with a bias towards action, this could be the right opportunity for you. Requirements: J.D. degree with solid academic credentials and a state bar membership (CA or NY preferred) 2+ years of experience in a top-tier law firm, government and/or an in-house legal dept Commercial transactional experience dealing with complex business issues involving competing interests Thrives under limited direction and excited by challenges of all sizes. Strong communication skills with a demonstrated ability to effectively and proactively provide quick, concise, and practical legal advice that is consistent with any business objectives; Can show ability and desire to develop expertise in new or unfamiliar areas of law

Upstart is looking for an attorney with  capital markets  experience to join our growing legal team as a Legal Counsel. This role will give you the chance to work across the entire Upstart business while being focused on our capital market products. You will get involved in negotiating transaction documents, assisting with corporate finance transactions and general corporate transactions. Your responsibilities will include: drafting, review and negotiation of all transaction documents related to loan sales, securitizations, warehouse facilities and platform investments; assistance with corporate financing transactions and corporate housekeeping matters; and special projects, as needed. As a fin-tech company operating in a heavily regulated space (but also with many “gray” or unsettled areas!), with financial institutions and individual investors and consumers as our customers. You will be required to consider a wide array of complex and often novel legal issues including securities and financial services regulation, IP, and tax issues. There will often be issues that have never existed before, and you will have the creativity and confidence to tackle ambiguity and craft innovative legal arrangements, with a critical eye toward risk and a deep appreciation of the need to preserve and build upon Upstart’s reputation and credibility with regulators, investors and customers. Requirements: J.D. degree with superior academic credentials and a state bar membership (and eligible to register as an in-house counsel in CA if not primarily licensed there); 2+ years of experience in a top-tier law firm and/or an in-house legal dept; Familiarity with various species of corporate finance, including bank borrowing, whole loan sales, warehouse structures, term asset-backed securities (ABS) and other structured finance transactions and working knowledge of securities, tax and financial services law applicable to the foregoing with an ability to fill in inevitable gaps in your and our learning; Experience working with/for a programmatic ABS issuer and insight into and experience with building systems and controls is a plus; Strong communication skills with a demonstrated ability to effectively and proactively provide quick, concise, and practical legal advice that is consistent with any business objectives; Excellent judgment with demonstrated decision-making capability while dealing with legal, regulatory and business issues involving competing interests; A self-starter mentality with the ability to work well under pressure, thrive working under limited direction, and an attitude that no job is too challenging or too small; Enthusiasm for the application of new technologies and methods to old problems. An ability and desire to develop expertise in new or unfamiliar areas of law.

Our compliance team plays a critical role in mitigating risk and protecting Upstart’s growth and success, and as Upstart’s  Compliance Manager , you will have tremendous impact on this critical team. Someone that is successful in this role won’t say “no”:, but say “No, BUT” by re-defining policies and improving practices. You’ll develop relationships of trust within the organization so that your role is a value add for the business unit. You’ll be a part of the conversation when new products or processes are developed versus getting involved after the fact. If you have previous compliance management experience and share our passion for consumer protection this could be the role for you. Here is what you’ll be doing: Provide subject matter expertise to the product, growth and operations teams with respect to compliance policies, procedures and issue resolution. Maintain, review, and operationalize compliance program to adequately address the needs of a consumer credit business, using data and technology whenever possible to efficiently implement policies, procedures and monitoring activities. Conduct compliance monitoring activities and manage remediation efforts. Interface with investors, partners, and regulators during audits and exams. Maintain a deep and up-to-date knowledge of Upstart’s current and future product offerings, and compliance related issues that could face Upstart. Regularly report to senior management on compliance issues, recommendations, and progress. Identify deficiencies in compliance program and proactively work with the business unit to come up with creative solutions to mitigate regulatory risk. Requirements: 8+ years of work experience with at least 3+ years experience in financial services with proven knowledge of  consumer protection regulation including working knowledge of applicable laws including; ECOA, FCRA, TILA, FDCPA, EFTA, BSA/AML, OFAC, GLBA, and related state laws Prior experience in operationalizing a compliance program including developing and testing procedures, training, and managing third party relationships. Superior communication, organization, project management, and interpersonal skills with demonstrated decision-making capability while dealing with competing interests Self-starter mentality with the ability to work well under pressure and a strong sense of personal accountability and ownership Strong commitment to ethics and exercises good judgment. Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience Spanish language proficiency is a plus.

This is an opportunity to work for one of the hottest financial technology start-ups. We are founded by a world-class team with decades of experience in international payments. Our mission is to change the legacy financial payment system through innovation. We are backed by some of the most sophisticated investors in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, and Asia. Veem is looking to hire an experienced, detail-oriented, senior compliance professional to oversee Veem’s regulatory examination and licensing functions and to support Veem’s Compliance Program. This person will report to the Chief Compliance Officer and work closely with legal/compliance professionals, risk management, business, product, and operations teams for Veem. The ideal candidate will be a confident self-starter with strong interpersonal and organizational skills, exercise good judgment, experienced in regulatory compliance in payments or financial services industry, demonstrable ability to effectively and proactively engage and partner with the business in a fast-paced and engaging environment. Responsibilities: Work closely with the other Legal, Compliance professionals to support BSA/AML/sanction, privacy, information security, risk management, and other compliance areas. Support the agenda of Veem’s Compliance function, including developing and/or updating Compliance policies and procedures to meet US regulatory requirements (e.g. BSA/AML/Sanctions, privacy, Cybersecurity, consumer complaint and protection, BCP/DR, FCPA) and conduct compliance regulatory risk assessments and program implementation. Develop compliance metrics to measure the effectiveness of compliance program implementation to proactively mitigate regulatory risks. Develop compliance monitoring mechanism to ensure regulatory registrations/licenses are up to date and controls are implemented to meet these regulatory requirements. Develop compliance training and communication programs and establish processes to ensure both existing and new employees are trained timely and adequately. Coordinate with the business and other supporting functions for all incoming or outgoing due diligence requests. Support Money Transmission Licenses and other similar MSB related business licenses applications and maintenance as required. Oversee all regulatory reporting and filing requirements in compliance with the BSA, MTL laws, and general corporation laws. Evaluate, prepare and submit SARs in compliance with the BSA. Drive the regulatory engagement agenda and serve as the point of contact with state and federal regulators, and lead the regulatory examination and licensing functions and related strategies Support Risk Ops team to evaluate use cases for compliance with AML Program. Oversee corporate governance to manage Veem corporate entity and its subsidiaries including Veem’s regulated entity. Serve as a credible business partner to executives and other high-level internal stakeholders. Perform additional tasks as assigned. Requirements : Ability to communicate, collaborate and manage relationships with high-level internal and external stakeholders, including regulators Proven track record of effective communication with regulatory agencies Leadership and judgment to analyze, evaluate, develop and effectuate solutions to complex problems Team player with creativity, resourcefulness, a passion for problem-solving, comfort with ambiguity, and interpersonal acumen Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects with competing priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to change Strong reputation for integrity and ability to balance business partnership with the need to exercise independent judgment and to raise issues in a timely and constructive manner Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality Ability to think strategically while maintaining excellent attention to detail Ability to credibly challenge solutions and ensure timely escalation of issues and concerns as and when appropriate Adaptable to unexpected situations, comfortable dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty Ability to identify dependencies and leverage multiple sources of information simultaneously Ability to operate simultaneously as an effective tactical as well as strategic thinker High energy and a desire to work in results- and team-oriented, rapid growth environment Strong knowledge of the financial services compliance and/or regulatory environment is required Solid critical and analytical thinking, decision making and innovative problem- solving skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong computer knowledge; excellent MS Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint skills Bachelor’s degree required with 10+ years compliance experience in the financial services industry, specifically payments processing or money services a plus, with financial services reporting experience and/or regulatory examination management experience and demonstrable skills in BSA/AML, MTL, privacy and security, and federal/state regulatory management. Proficient in requirements for filings through NMLS Proficient in requirements for filings through BSA Filing System.