Member of Legal, Corporate & Commercial Counsel - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

At Anchorage Digital, we are building the world’s most advanced digital asset platform for institutions to participate in crypto. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Member of Legal, Corporate & Commercial Counsel to join our dynamic Legal team. This remote role is pivotal in helping the firm navigate the complex regulatory landscape of the Commodity Futures and Trading Commission (CFTC), managing and overseeing all aspects of firm-level licensing with the CFTC and NFA.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the primary legal expert on the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and NFA Rules, advising the firm on the obligations associated with being a licensed firm.
• Lead the end-to-end strategy for obtaining and maintaining regulatory licenses, including managing the registration lifecycle and navigating complex exemption frameworks.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex margin lending agreements with sophisticated institutional counterparties.
• Partner with Trading, Operations, Risk, and Engineering teams to embed CFTC/NFA compliance requirements directly into trading workflows and platform architecture.
• Proactively monitor and interpret shifts in CFTC mandates and NFA interpretive notices, advising the executive team on necessary pivots to business strategy.
• Lead the legal response to regulatory inquiries and NFA examinations, managing the preparation, document production, and strategic communication with regulators.
• Drive the development of internal "Rules-to-Workflow" frameworks to prevent regulatory breaches, ensuring the firm’s "right to operate" remains uncompromised.
• Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams to collaborate closely in developing new products, improving existing businesses, and resolving legal issues.

Requirements

• J.D. degree with a focus on financial services, commodities, or corporate law.
• 4+ years of experience practicing law, with at least 3+ years specifically focused on CFTC and NFA regulatory matters.
• Deep knowledge and practical experience with the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and the Dodd-Frank Act (Title VII).
• Excellent communication, drafting, and negotiation skills, with specific experience handling ISDA/CSA documentation or clearing agreements.
• Demonstrated experience working closely with business and cross-functional teams to build new financial products and solve complex jurisdictional issues.

Nice to Have

• Previous in-house legal experience at a fintech firm, hedge fund, major financial institution, or a specialist regulatory practice at a top-tier law firm.
• Familiarity with market infrastructure, including electronic trading platforms, central clearing, and the operational complexities of margin and collateral management.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $140,000 - $180,000 per year.
• Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs.
• Flexible working hours and remote work opportunities.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Inclusive company culture that values diversity and collaboration.