Product Counsel, Gemini
$182-227k
+ Discretionary annual bonus + Equity
Cryptocurrency exchange platform
Open for applications
Cryptocurrency exchange platform
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$182-227k
+ Discretionary annual bonus + Equity
1001+ employees
Company mission
To unlock the next era of financial, creative and personal freedom
Role
Who you are
- JD degree
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant legal experience at a law firm or in-house
- Fluency in English
Desirable
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks governing financial products and payment services, and experience launching business activities in new jurisdictions
- Experience in managing licensing applications and supervisory matters for regulated financial services businesses in the U.S. and abroad
- Experience collating and submitting license applications for financial products in the U.S. and abroad
- Proven ability to proactively, efficiently, and accurately assess and mitigate legal risks in a fast-paced environment
- Track-record of creative problem-solving, excellent written and oral communication skills, and creation of strong and trusted cross-functional relationships
- Strong knowledge of and interest in disruptive technology; prior experience working in fintech, digital assets or high-growth tech companies a plus
What the job involves
- The Legal department at Gemini is making history every day, as we creatively apply the legacy of law to the future of digital assets
- On this team, you will tackle complex and unprecedented applications of the current legal system to the revolutionary industry of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology
- At Gemini, Legal plays a critical role in guiding innovation and driving value for the business, while upholding our core tenets of security, compliance, and trust for our customers
- As Product Counsel at Gemini, you will leverage both breadth and depth of experience at a law firm and/or as in-house counsel to help Gemini tackle the complex legal and regulatory challenges that confront a disruptive emerging asset class
- You will report directly to Gemini’s International General Counsel to support, develop and maintain Gemini’s regulatory framework and support the Company in its strategic expansion initiatives, playing a critical role in building our business at the forefront of the future of money
- Provide risk-principled legal, regulatory, and strategic advice during all phases of licensing initiatives
- Manage projects effectively and collaboratively across different internal stakeholders including Product, Compliance, Finance, Technology and Security
- Build positive and influential relationships with Gemini leadership, cross-functional partners, and external stakeholders regarding regulatory matters that impact our products
- Collaborate with and support the International General Counsel and the rest of the Legal team to evaluate and communicate legal risks and develop creative solutions to bridge business priorities in a changing regulatory landscape
- Proactively identify risks and collaborate with internal stakeholders and outside counsel to develop actionable solutions (and clearly communicate these solutions to management) with respect to regulatory or licensing matters
Our take
Gemini is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that's known for offering excellent security as well as being available across the US, including in New York - a state not often covered by crypto exchanges.
As a trading platform, Gemini is one of many, but a dedication to innovation and a commitment to working within FCA regulations are what make it stand out from the crowd. After acquiring Blockrize in 2021, the company launched a credit card for US customers that enables them to earn a small percentage of spending back in bitcoin rewards. They also launched the Gemini dollar, a 1:1 USD-backed stablecoin, that combines the price stability of the US dollar with the technological advantages of a cryptocurrency.
The crypto exchange market is crowded with exchange platforms, and Gemini's competitors include giants like Coinbase. However, by operating within regulations and with the recent announcement of its official registration as a digital asset service provider in Europe (where it serves more than a dozen countries), Gemini is in a strong position to face the continued crackdown on unauthorized activity in this market and make a space for itself in the DeFi future.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Funding (1 round)
Nov 2021
$400m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Total funding: $400m
Company benefits
- Flexible vacation policy
- Retirement plan matching
- Generous parental leave
- Comprehensive health plans
- Training and development
- Health and wellness perks
- Community events
Company values
- At Gemini, each of us is a captain of our spaceship and free to come up with new ideas to improve our journey. We’re empowered to make decisions for ourselves, for our team, and even for our leaders in order to innovate and build trust.
Company HQ
New York, NY
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Leadership
Tyler Winklevoss
(CEO)Principal at Winklevoss Capital. Studied Economics at Harvard. Notorious for their role in the founding of Facebook, they co-founded Gemini with brother Cameron in 2014.
Cameron Winklevoss
(President)Principal at Winklevoss Capital. Studied Economics at Harvard. Notorious for their role in the founding of Facebook, they co-founded Gemini with brother Tyler in 2014.
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