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21.co
Senior Legal Counsel
atĀ 21.co
20 days ago | 84 views | Be the first one to apply

Senior Legal Counsel

Full-time
United States
Per year
$200,000 To $275,000

About the company

21.co is the worldā€™s leader in providing access to crypto through simple and easy to use products. 21.co is the parent company of 21Shares, one of the worldā€™s largest issuers of cryptocurrency-backed exchange traded products (ETPs) ā€“ which is powered by Onyx, a proprietary technology platform used to issue and operate cryptocurrency ETPs for 21Shares and third parties. 21Shares was one of the first to issue a bitcoin ETP in 2019 and manages a suite of ETFs in the U.S., including a spot bitcoin ETF and 40ā€™ Act vehicles. The company has offices in Zurich, London, and New York. 21.co was founded in 2018 by Hany Rashwan and Ophelia Snyder. Cathie Wood, Chief Executive Officer & Chief Investment Officer of ARK Invest is a board member.

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

šŸ“Serving as product counsel on all US asset management ventures, including fund launches, strategic partnerships, new product development, and product listings. šŸ“Advise multiple business teams on emerging regulatory risks and opportunities as it relates to our US asset management business. šŸ“Taking the lead in advising on new product and fund launches in the US market, including new ETFs, private funds, and other regulated investment structures. šŸ“Advise on an SEC and NFA compliance program, including maintaining and administering policies, procedures, and controls. šŸ“Working with the product and engineering teams on new product and technology launches, including advising on cutting edge legal and regulatory issues impacting the cryptocurrency and blockchain industries. šŸ“Negotiating, drafting and advising on commercial contracts, including service provider agreements, index licenses, technology agreements, distribution agreements, and vendor contracts. šŸ“Managing external stakeholders, including external counsel and other key service providers.

Required Skills and Qualifications

šŸ“A commercially minded, passionate, and fully qualified attorney admitted to practice in the US. šŸ“6+ years experience practicing law, including financial services laws. šŸ“Familiar with performing multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment. šŸ“A problem solver who is really excited to get things done! šŸ“Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders. šŸ“In-house experience is preferred but not required for the role. šŸ“Interest in digital assets and blockchain technology is a plus, though it is not required for the role.

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