[Remote] Virtual Currency Regulatory Counsel

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Block is a company focused on economic empowerment and is seeking an experienced Virtual Currency Regulatory Counsel. The role involves advising on regulatory challenges in the virtual currency space, collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance while fostering innovation.

Responsibilities

• Be the go-to regulatory advisor on all things virtual currency
• Guide product teams on how to launch and scale offerings in compliant and creative ways
• Help navigate federal and state regulatory frameworks (FinCEN, CFPB, NYDFS, CA DFPI and more)
• Represent us in regulatory discussions, exams, and industry forums
• Advise on licensing and registration for money services businesses, including advising on the differences between regulated and unregulated activity, and substantive virtual currency matters related to bitcoin, stablecoin, USDC, the Lightning Network, and solana
• Collaborate with Compliance and Engineering to build/enhance controls that meet regulatory expectations while staying user-friendly and scalable
• Track legislation, regulatory guidance, and enforcement trends—and translate them into actionable insights for the business
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements with crypto and payments partners
• Train and empower teams across the company with knowledge on digital asset laws and regulatory strategy Skills
• JD degree and membership in good standing with at least one state bar
• 6+ years of experience advising on financial regulatory matters
• Deep knowledge of virtual currency, money transmission regulations, and the Bank Secrecy Act
• Comfort working at the intersection of law/regulation, product, and technology
• A business-minded lawyer who can spot risk but also propose solutions
• Clear communicator who can explain both complex regulatory requirements and expectations to partners and engineers, as well as Block's products to regulators and auditors Benefits
• Remote work
• Medical insurance
• Flexible time off
• Retirement savings plans
• Modern family planning Company Overview
• Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. It was founded in 1990, and is headquartered in Oakland, California, US, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship
• Block has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 257 in 2025, 253 in 2024, 260 in 2023, 297 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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