Alpaca
Legal Counsel
Remote - United States · Remote · Full-time · Posted Aug 28, 2026
- Experience
- 5-7+ years of legal experience, with at least 3 years focused on U.S. broker-dealer regulation.
- Education
- J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent).
About the job
Provides business-oriented legal counsel on financial products and services, regulatory compliance, agreements, regulatory engagement, and disputes.
What you'll do
- Review product design, marketing, and customer onboarding; advise on regulatory requirements and developments.
- Draft agreements, disclosures, policies, and procedures, and support engagement with regulators.
- Manage litigation, arbitration, and other disputes, partnering with cross-functional teams.
What they ask for
- J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
- At least 3 years focused on U.S. broker-dealer regulation, including the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, FINRA rules, and other securities laws.
- Familiarity with U.S. cryptoasset regulatory regimes, including SEC, CFTC, NYDFS, FinCEN, and AML requirements.
- Strong experience advising fintechs or financial institutions.
Pay
USD $500 (one-time home-office setup); USD $150 per month (monthly stipend)
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