Job Summary
Bitcoin Depot is seeking a highly motivated General Counsel to join its Legal team. This position will be responsible for a variety of legal tasks. In addition, this role will require advising on securities regulations applicable to the Bitcoin Depot products and services while assisting in structuring complex financial products in the crypto space. Ideal candidate should have 3-5 years experience in securities law, either at a law firm or in house. This position is 100% remote.
Bitcoin Depot is the largest Bitcoin ATM Network in the world offering users the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin at thousands of BTM and BDCheckout locations.
We are proud to be an Atlanta Journal-Constitution Top Work Place for 2021 and 2022, the inc 5000, and placing on the ACG Georgia Fast 40 list for two consecutive years. Additionally, we recently announced a definitive agreement for becoming a publicly listed company.
Responsibilities:
Advise on applicable securities law issues, including but not limited to the company's trading and custodial activities
Assist with securities related structuring, negotiating and other aspects of public and private transactions
Work on corporate governance matters, including assisting in the preparation of certain corporate policies
Prepare, review and negotiate a diverse range of agreements common to the industry
Serve as a liaison between the Legal Department and other divisions of Bitcoin Depot to provide legal advice as needed
Cooperate with outside counsel to achieve Bitcoin Depot's objectives
Provide advice in a wide array of practice areas and special projects as needed
Keep current on industry-related laws and regulations and creating or modifying policies and procedures based on such developments
Work collaboratively with company management, colleagues and various business units to support corporate activities and ensure smooth deployment of new deals and products
Negotiate agreements with prospective vendors and customers
Provide risk management and mitigation counseling
Apply legally sound and commercially realistic legal advice to balance legal risk, compliance, business and operational objectives and resources to Company transactions
Coordinate with the COO and legal team to manage legal risk and Company strategy
Provide high quality, timely and practical legal advice and guidance, and identify/resolve critical legal and business issues arising from all areas of the organization
Maintain corporate policies across the organization, managing updates as the laws and regulations change
Assist with HR and other matters as they arise
Perform other tasks as assigned
Requirements:
Licensed attorney with 7 or more years of experience in a leading law firm (securities law department) and/or in-house experience in the financial services industry
Juris Doctor required
Must be a member in good standing and licensed with at least one State bar in the United States, Eastern Time Zone preferred
Must be able to exercise independent discretion
Business and corporate legal experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated leadership qualities including experience coordinating with cross-functional teams, as well as providing sound business and legal judgment, and strategic and analytical thinking
Self-motivated, practical, and interested in working on a wide range of legal matters to lead the Company on legal implications of its business strategy
Experience working with all levels of management and key business stakeholders with a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate legal risks to executive leadership and senior management
Excellent organizational skills and able to work with a team to meet critical deadlines; flexible and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
Benefits:
Competitive Salary
401K Matching
Health benefits offered with a company contribution towards premiums
Paid wellness membership
Revenue Sharing Plan
Paid time off
Quarterly company celebrations
Advancement opportunities based on results
Bitcoin Depot provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
