Bilingual Legal Officer - Jersey City, United States - Comrise

    Comrise
    Comrise Jersey City, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Accounting / Finance
    Description

    Bilingual Legal Officer (Mandarin)

    Hybrid - 4 days office, 1 day remote

    $100K base

    Job Description

    We are looking for a Full-time Legal Officer to join our fast-growing team. This role requires legal expertise and collaboration with multiple business teams internally to monitor and manage various legal and compliance issues.

    Responsibilities

    • Execute and monitor the company's legal and compliance programs, ensuring appropriate legal controls and compliance practices and procedures are in place across different business lines of which the core is an online cryptocurrency trading platform.
    • Draft, review, and amend internal legal policies and contractual documents, including but not limited to user agreement, Privacy Policy, AML/KYC policy, and various kinds of contracts during daily operation.
    • Assist with applications and licensing activities of the Company, including but not limited to money transmitter licensing in various U.S. states and licenses in other regions and jurisdictions.
    • Monitor evolving regulatory landscape and requirements from FinCEN, SEC, OFAC and other governmental units. Conduct researches for regulatory compliance related inquiries from management team and other business stakeholders.
    • Assist the engagement of third-party vendors and business partners, performing AML/KYC, and procedural reviews.
    • Assist with immigration related legal work for Company employees. Work jointly with external law firms when necessary.
    • Develop and lead employee training sessions on internal legal and regulatory compliance issues.
    • Become a trusted resource to our business stakeholders, support desired business outcomes with efficient legal and compliance solutions.

    Requirements

    • Law degree (J.D. or LL.M.).
    • Minimum 2 years of experience in a law firm or in-house environment.
    • Experience in cryptocurrency, blockchain, or fintech industry, or strong willingness to learn about cryptocurrency, is preferred.
    • Knowledge and experience in data privacy and AML/KYC is preferred.
    • Bilingual in Mandarin and English.
    • Proven ability to lead, independent problem-solving, and outstanding communication skills.
    • Quick learner, self-starter, highly detail oriented.