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About OpenSeaOpenSea is the gateway to web3’s next chapter—where NFTs, fungible tokens, and emerging digital assets converge to create open, user-owned economies. We’re building infrastructure that supports millions of users and sets new standards for how people discover and exchange digital value.We’re remote-first by design, AI-empowered by default, and guided by values that prioritize ownership, trust, and progress. You’ll be challenged to grow fast while being supported by a talent-dense team shaping the future of crypto.About the roleWe’re looking for a Senior Counsel, Legal & Compliance to join our lean, highly embedded legal team. This hybrid role leads our illicit finance and sanctions compliance program while owning our privacy and data regulatory function. You’ll run critical pillars on a four-person team that supports product, regulatory strategy, and commercial work. You’ll partner closely with Engineering and Product, make real disposition calls, and help shape a modern, AI-native legal and compliance function in web3.ResponsibilitiesLead Illicit Finance & Sanctions ComplianceOwn and evolve OpenSea’s OFAC sanctions and counter-illicit finance compliance program, including wallet screening, alert management, and enforcement of controlsInterpret and advise on changes to sanctions regimesWork with our compliance investigator to investigate and adjudicate edge cases, making disposition decisions on whether to block, escalate, or clear activityExecute annual risk assessments and country risk assessmentsPrepare and deliver quarterly compliance reporting to senior leadershipOwn Privacy & Data Regulatory ComplianceLead GDPR and other privacy and data regulatory frameworks (including CCPA/CPRA)Support product teams with privacy risk analysis for new features and integrationsContribute Across the Legal FunctionSupport contract negotiation as capacity allows in a collaborative, team-oriented environmentTrack legislative and regulatory developments and flag implications for the businessProvide input on important submissions and regulatory filingsThink about legal and regulatory risk holistically as part of a nimble teamDesired ExperienceJD and 5–7+ years of experience in sanctions/OFAC compliance, AML, or financial crimes, with demonstrated depth of ownershipWorking knowledge of privacy laws and regulatory frameworks, including GDPR and CCPA/CPRAStrong understanding of blockchain technology, crypto, and digital asset marketsProven judgment and decision-making experience—you’ve made disposition calls, not just escalated issuesExperience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, and business stakeholdersAbility to operate autonomously in a lean, fast-paced environment where you own outcomesEnthusiasm for AI tools and process innovation, with a willingness to experiment and improve how legal work gets doneBenefits & PerksHealth Benefits: We cover 100% Dental/Vision/Medical for employees and 90% for dependentsFlexible Time Off Policy: flexible time off so long as it doesn’t interfere with goals and contributionParental Leave: 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Bonding & up to 8 additional weeks for the birthing parentMental Health: access to Spring Health, covering 8 therapy & 8 coaching sessions per year11 Company HolidaysFidelity 401K PlanInternet/Mobile Reimbursement PlanReimbursement or Monthly Snack DeliveryCompany & Team retreats to get together for fun and collaborationTeam Member Co-Working and Gathering ExpenseMacBook Pro & WFH Stipend to make sure you are set up for successWeekly $50 Uber Eats creditOpenSea participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.
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