[Remote] Legal Counsel

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Xsolla is a global commerce company that provides tools and services for the video game industry. They are seeking a detail-oriented Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal advice, ensure compliance, and support business objectives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Consult business on the legal issues and implications of potential business decisions, initiatives and payment strategies, providing legal advice strategies and solutions for general business and legal issues
• Maintaining current knowledge on laws and regulations around payment services and digital innovation such as cryptocurrencies, blockchain, NFT and decentralized finance (DeFi), including (for the US: state money transmitter laws, BSA/AML, Reg E, card network rules); and (for the EU: PSD2, EMI/PI licensing, AMLD/AML-CFT, MiCA), and other applicable national regimes
• Identify, summarize, and analyze the impact of new and proposed applicable rules and regulations to business decisions and current strategies
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and other documentation for new business ideas
• Working closely with business and technology teams to understand and achieve key business objectives and help them develop compelling product and service offerings
• Manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Provide other legal services and advice to the company as needed

Skills

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school; active membership in good standing with the applicable Bar
• Minimum 5 years legal experience
• Comfortable working with modern collaboration tools including Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence), Slack, Figma, and similar platforms; able to adapt quickly to new tools as needed
• Knowledge of general corporate law (CA - for US candidates), financial services law and regulation (incl. money transmitter licensing and BSA/AML regulations)
• Excellent legal research, oral and written communication skill
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively, spot issues, prioritize, and multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in decentralized finance (DeFi), cryptocurrency and blockchain technology with an eagerness to learn more about the industry
• Experience in the crypto industry and (or) gaming industry
• Being familiar with payment systems and how they function

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision plans
• Unlimited Flexible Time Off
• A personalized career roadmap for each employee
• Investing in professional development through training and educational opportunities

Company Overview

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