Associate Counsel, Mesh
Global crypto payments network
Job no longer available
Global crypto payments network
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
101-200 employees
Company mission
To make it possible for anyone to pay or get paid instantly—from any wallet, on any chain, anywhere in the world.
Role
Who you are
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the state bar association
- 2-3 years of experience at an AmLaw 100 law firm or in-house legal department, ideally with exposure to the cryptocurrency, blockchain, fintech, or tech industry
- Excellent understanding of blockchain technology, crypto assets, and the legal challenges associated with the crypto industry. We strongly prefer candidates
- Familiarity with legal and regulatory frameworks related to crypto, including MiCA, U.S. financial regulations (e.g., the Bank Secrecy Act and MTL-related requirements), AML/KYB/CFT/sanctions compliance, emerging technology, and data privacy laws
- Ability to work cross-functionally and build strong relationships with key stakeholders
- Ability to draft and negotiate contracts effectively
- Clear ownership mentality and ability to work efficiently
- Strong legal research and analytical skills
- Sound judgment and ability to make decisions in high-pressure situations
- Commitment to integrity, security, ethics, and fostering a culture of compliance within the organization
What the job involves
- Mesh is looking for an Associate Counsel to join our dynamic team. In this position, you will be an integral part of the legal team and Mesh as a whole, supporting our day-to-day operations and hyper-growth
- You will work closely with our Head of Legal and other key internal stakeholders to navigate the complex and evolving legal landscape of the crypto industry, ensuring Mesh remains compliant and secure while effectively managing legal risk as we expand our global reach
- Support Mesh in complying with local and international regulations related to cryptocurrencies, blockchain, and the financial services industry (e.g., MiCA, AML/KYB/sanctions rules, regulations, and best practices, and global privacy laws)
- Assist with the Company’s U.S. and international licensing and regulatory strategies, including obtaining and maintaining licenses in key jurisdictions (e.g., the E.U., United States, U.K., and other global crypto hubs)
- Assist Head of Legal with drafting thought leadership pieces and participating in policy initiatives to benefit the crypto ecosystem while furthering Mesh’s strategic goals and product roadmap
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with high-value clients, partners, employees and contractors
- Assist with IP-related matters, including reviewing patent, trademark, and copyright filings
- Support the protection of proprietary technology and content, particularly as it relates to blockchain- and crypto-related intellectual property
- Provide general legal support across various departments (e.g., Sales, Product, Compliance, HR, and Finance)
- Respond to legal inquiries and provide guidance on routine legal matters as they arise
- Assist with development, amendments, and implementation of Company-wide policies and procedures
- Keep up-to-date with trends and changes in crypto law, policy, financial services rules and regulations, data privacy, and other relevant areas
Our take
Mesh, formerly known as Front Finance, is an intermediate connection layer for non-traditional financial assets, aiming to reshape the landscape of economic connectivity and remove the fragmentation problem of crypto and blockchain assets. In short, users can use the Mesh platform to move their assets across different platforms.
Mesh empowers customers to connect different asset classes and accounts, with tools to help read, write and transfer capabilities to its platform. Platforms facilitated by Mesh include 300 crypto wallets and exchanges, attracting businesses that want to increase interoperability for their users without having to build the code to do so from scratch.
Investors include MoneyForward, Samsung and B Capital Group, indicating the enterprise-level attractiveness of Mesh’s asset-bridging solution. 2024 funding has seen it triple in valuation over the year, showing that seamless solutions for asset movement in the face of crypto volatility are valuable to the wider market.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Jan 2026
$75m
SERIES C
Mar 2025
$82m
SERIES B
Total funding: $197.5m
Company HQ
SoMa, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Bam Azizi
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously an Advisor at PawCo Foods, a Director at LogMeIn, a Co-Founder and CTO at NoPassword, and a Research Scientist at SZI Robotics Lab.
Adam Israel
(Co-Founder & COO)Currently a Board Member at MachineTrader.io Inc. Previously the Head of Distribution at AltoIRA, a Chief Conflicts Officer at HSBC and a Managing Director at BANK OF NEW YORK INVESTMENT CENTER.
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