Chief Legal Officer, Bitcoin Depot
Offers Equity
Bitcoin ATM provider
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Bitcoin ATM provider
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
Offers Equity
201-500 employees
Company mission
To provide the most secure, convenient, and fastest cryptocurrency transaction.
Role
Who you are
- Juris Doctor degree and licensed attorney who is a member in good standing with at least one state bar and has ability to get a single client license in CO as needed
- 10+ years of related experience as in-house counsel or in a large firm with a professional background in commercial transactions, ideally in the lending industry
- Strong knowledge in U.S. financial services regulations, with a working knowledge of corporate, data and consumer protection laws and substantial experience working on SEC reporting, consumer lending regulations, licensing and transactions, Delaware corporate law, M&A, and corporate governance/compliance matters and/or investment management
- Knowledge of cryptocurrency compliance and regulations is a plus
What the job involves
- Bitcoin Depot is seeking a Chief Legal Officer that will lead the company’s legal and compliance functions and staff, oversee and coordinate legal matters, ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and collaborate with outside counsel as needed
- The CLO will report to the Chief Operation Officer and serve as a member of the Executive team. This position will work remotely
- Provide management, leadership, strategic direction and oversight for the Legal and Compliance functions and staff
- Proactively identify and provide risk-weighted advice to the business
- Keep informed of relevant new legal developments and the evolving regulatory landscape around financial regulations and digital assets applicable to the company’s business - including federal and state laws, regulatory guidelines, SEC reporting, lending, and cryptocurrency - and advise internal clients accordingly
- Partner with others to ensure public company SEC reporting requirements are met. With outside counsel and financial team, prepare and review reports filed with the SEC including disclosures on Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, Section 16 reporting and annual proxy statement
- Drafting new and review existing contracts and agreements relating to the companies’ operational activities both internally and externally
- Partner with external subject matters and engage outside counsel as needed, acting as the interface between business teams and external assistance and managing legal assignments and expenses
- Oversee the company’s compliance staff, program, policies, education, procedures and controls to ensure compliance and mitigate risk
- Coordinate with the COO and the Executive team to support corporate governance activities and liaison with the Board of Directors
Our take
In the dynamic landscape of the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin Depot has emerged to facilitate seamless access to the world of digital finance. As the largest cryptocurrency ATM network in the US, Bitcoin Depot offers users the ability to instantly buy and sell not only Bitcoin but also over 30 other cryptocurrencies through its extensive network of ATMs located across the nation.
Bitcoin Depot has forged partnerships with convenience stores and deployed thousands of ATMs across the US. A notable strategic move for the company was the conversion of its ATMs to BitAccess, reducing operational costs and bolstering profitability. Furthermore, Bitcoin Depot's BDCheckout service and software solutions have enabled diversified revenue streams, further solidifying its position as an industry leader.
The surge in Bitcoin Depot's quarterly revenue, recording almost $200 million in Q2 2023, along with its strategic merger with GSR II Meteora Acquisition Corp and its listing on Nasdaq, indicate a trajectory of growth. This is underscored by post-IPO equity from Sopris Capital awarded in 2024. With a keen focus on expansion, evident through its partnerships and plans to increase Bitcoin access points, Bitcoin Depot has the potential to play a transformative role in the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company benefits
- Health Benefits
- 401k Matching
- Weekly Catered Lunch
- Work From Home & Remote First
- Casual Dress Code
- Quarterly Events
- Company-Paid Fitness Pass
- Premium Coffee & Teas
Company HQ
Peachtree Heights West, Atlanta, GA
Leadership
Brandon Mintz
(CEO)Graduated from The University of Georgia with a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing. Previously served as the CEO of Cash To Crypto before founding Bitcoin Depot in 2016.
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