Assistant General Counsel – Government Relations

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November 14

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Bitcoin Depot

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Finance • Crypto

Bitcoin Depot is a leading provider of Bitcoin ATMs, boasting the largest network of Bitcoin ATMs across the U. S. , Canada, and Puerto Rico. The company offers a variety of ways to buy cryptocurrency, including in-person transactions at their ATMs, funding Bitcoin wallets at checkout counters of participating retailers, and purchasing crypto online with debit or credit cards. Bitcoin Depot aims to make cryptocurrency accessible and convenient for everyone, offering a combination of physical and digital services to meet the needs of users. Customers can explore their extensive network of 15,000+ locations to find nearby Bitcoin ATMs, ensuring crypto transactions are easy and within reach.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2016

💸 Finance

₿ Crypto

📋 Description

• Monitor, research, and analyze federal, state, and local legislative and regulatory developments impacting the cryptocurrency and financial technology industries. • Represent Bitcoin Depot’s interests before legislators, regulators, and industry groups to advocate for favorable policies and regulatory clarity. • Assist with managing government affairs consultants and lobbyists in priority jurisdictions. • Provide timely updates and strategic guidance to leadership regarding evolving regulatory and legislative risks and opportunities. • Build and maintain relationships with key public sector stakeholders and industry peers. • Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including vendor agreements, NDAs, service and SaaS contracts. • Provide legal guidance on product development, marketing, and go-to-market initiatives to ensure compliance with consumer protection, AML, and other applicable laws. • Support corporate governance and litigation matters, including coordination with outside counsel. • Assist with internal policy development and cross-functional compliance initiatives. • Participate in regulatory examinations and assist with crafting formal responses to regulatory inquiries.

🎯 Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited U.S. law school; licensed to practice and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. • 5+ years of combined experience in a law firm, government, or in-house legal department, with at least 2 years of experience in legislative or government relations roles. • Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state legislative processes and regulatory frameworks affecting fintech or cryptocurrency. • Strong legal drafting and negotiation skills across a range of commercial matters. • Ability to distill complex legal and regulatory concepts into practical guidance. • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. • Strong analytical and research skills with attention to detail and sound judgment. • Willingness to travel up to 25-50% as needed.

🏖️ Benefits

• 401(k) Matching • Health benefits with company contribution toward premiums • Paid wellness membership • Equity • Paid time off & holidays • Annual in-person team-building events • Virtual team-building events • Remote-first work environment