Description:

This opportunity will be with A Technology Company.
Location: San Francisco, California.

Position Overview:
Tools for Humanity is seeking an experienced Regulatory and Litigation 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.

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:

8+ years of experience in regulatory and litigation roles, preferably within the financial services or technology sectors. Government and prior in-house experiences are preferred.
Strong knowledge of global financial regulations, including payments, 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.
Juris Doctor from a top tier law school. Membership in at least one U.S. state bar.