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Alpaca

Legal Counsel

Who can apply: US-based role. The employer has not said which states are eligible — confirm before applying.
Location as listed by the employer: “Remote - United States”
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About this role

Alpaca is hiring for a Legal Counsel role. See the official posting for full details.

Requirements

  • J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
  • 5-7+ years of legal experience, with at least 3 years focused on U.S. broker-dealer regulation, including the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, regulations and rules thereunder, FINRA rules, and other federal and state s…
  • Familiarity with U.S. cryptoasset regulatory regimes, including the SEC, CFTC, NYDFS, FinCEN, and AML requirements.
  • Strong experience advising fintechs or financial institutions, ideally in a startup or growth-stage environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver strategic, business-oriented legal advice under tight deadlines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a practical, collaborative working style.
  • Strong judgment, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
  • Comfort with ambiguity and a growth mindset in a fast-scaling company.

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