[Hiring] Product Counsel (Crypto/Bridge) @Stripe

Role Description

The ideal candidate is passionate about Stripe’s mission of helping businesses grow and thrives in solving complex legal, technology and business issues in collaboration with others. We’re looking for someone who is a team player and willing to jump in on tasks of any size. Experience in financial services, and in particular, with cryptocurrency and stablecoin products, will help you be successful in this role.

• Be part of a growing team of Product Counsel responsible for helping Stripe deliver compliant products globally.
• Focus on the development and commercialization of cryptocurrency and stablecoin products, particularly as part of our Bridge line of business.
• Help Stripe product teams navigate the intersection of technological innovation, e-commerce user experiences, and financial services compliance.
• Collaborate with various Stripe teams on product development and commercialization, advising on legal and regulatory developments.
• Support Stripe's regulatory structure, customer agreements, and strategic financial partnerships.
• Scope and build scalable processes for legal review and launch of new products.
• Stay up-to-date on US and international laws and regulations pertaining to cryptocurrency, stablecoin, and traditional financial services products.
• Participate as a proactive and strategic business partner to senior managers and be a trusted advisor.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a qualified lawyer in a top law firm, in-house legal team and/or government agency.
• Expertise in cryptocurrency and stablecoin product development, and related laws and regulations such as the GENIUS Act.
• Familiarity with counseling teams that solve issues through technology by translating complex legal requirements into clear and actionable advice.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to share knowledge and experience.
• A qualified US lawyer.
• A passion for technology and ability to understand complex business models and product use cases quickly.
• An entrepreneurial spirit -- a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and deals well with ambiguity.
• Excellent judgment and capable of making smart decisions with imperfect information.
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Excellent project management skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.