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It offers spot trading, margin, futures, staking, and OTC services, with products built for both individual investors and institutional clients.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Join our Regulatory Legal team, the group responsible for maintaining and growing Kraken's product offerings across every region we operate in and for advising the business on its day-to-day regulatory obligations. We are a tight, experienced group of lawyers from tradfi (traditional finance), fintech and crypto backgrounds who move fast, stay curious and take pride in the commercial accountability of our advice. We partner directly with Compliance, Product and senior leadership to keep our licensed entities running smoothly and our regulators well served.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This is a remote role based in Hong Kong or Singapore, supporting our growing volume of regulatory work across the broader APAC region. You will operate as a practical legal generalist with a focus on \u003Cstrong>Product legal advice:\u003C/strong> supporting launches and product changes across APAC, including derivatives and over-the-counter (\"OTC\") options, tokenised equities, earn and staking products, custody, and card and payments offerings.\u003C/p>\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>The opportunity\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Provide product legal support for APAC launches and enablement across the entire Payward product suite, including xStocks, OTC options, institutional custody and execution, and cross-regional products rolling out across APAC\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Act as a gatekeeper for new APAC outside counsel engagements: scope the work, estimate the cost, and sign off before matters are routed externally, so that outside counsel is used where local-law advice is genuinely required\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Translate complex regulatory frameworks into pragmatic, actionable guidance for the business, favouring plain-English communication, measurable risk trade-offs and decision-ready recommendations\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Use AI-assisted tools (for example for multi-jurisdiction licensing analysis, first drafts of regulatory submissions and matter tracking) to raise the speed and consistency of the team's work\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Own the APAC regulatory workload under the direction of the APAC regulatory lead, including licence variations, client and broker agreement documentation, licensing structure questions and routine regulator correspondence\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Take ownership of geography-specific licensing in markets such as Kazakhstan, Pakistan and the Philippines, instructing and supervising local counsel in region and in time zone, and supporting other APAC markets (for example South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia) as they arise\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Support Payward Group licensing initiatives in key APAC markets such as Singapore and Hong Kong, including preparing application materials and coordinating with outside counsel\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>What you bring\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Qualified lawyer admitted in Singapore, Hong Kong, England and Wales, or an equivalent common law jurisdiction\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>10 or more years' post-qualification experience (\"PQE\") in financial services regulatory law, gained at a regulated financial services institution (for example a bank, broker-dealer, exchange, derivatives dealer or crypto services provider), at a law firm supporting such clients and/or at a relevant regulator\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Demonstrated ability to independently own regulatory relationships and business-as-usual regulatory workstreams, including notifications, information requests and supervisory correspondence\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Strong 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products\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Unless a specific application deadline is stated in the job posting, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Ch1>\u003Cstrong>Our commitment\u003C/strong>\u003C/h1>\u003Cp>Payward is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate the diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions, and unique perspectives that everyone brings to the table. We hire based on merit, seeking out people with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgeable about crypto.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments as part of our hiring process. These assessments evaluate competencies relevant to the role and are applied consistently across candidates for similar positions. Results are considered alongside experience and interviews, and are not the sole basis for any employment decision.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As an equal opportunity employer, we don't tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, whether based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Stay connected\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Follow us on Twitter\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Learn on the Kraken Blog\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Connect on LinkedIn\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>Candidate Privacy Notice\u003C/p>","Building the Future of Open Finance Payward - the parent company behind Kraken, NinjaTrader, Breakout, xStocks, Payward Services and CF Benchmarks - has spent the last 15 years building one of the most modern and globally accessible financial infrastructure platforms in the industry, built to advance an open, global financial system. The team Founded in 2011, Kraken is one of the world's longest-standing crypto platforms, trusted by over 10 million individuals and institutions across the globe. It offers spot trading, margin, futures, staking, and OTC services, with products built for both individual investors and institutional clients. Join our Regulatory Legal team, the group responsible for maintaining and growing Kraken's product offerings across every region we operate in and for advising the business on its day-to-day regulatory obligations. We are a tight, experienced group of lawyers from tradfi (traditional finance), fintech and crypto backgrounds who move fast, stay curious and take pride in the commercial accountability of our advice. We partner directly with Compliance, Product and senior leadership to keep our licensed entities running smoothly and our regulators well served. This is a remote role based in Hong Kong or Singapore, supporting our growing volume of regulatory work across the broader APAC region. You will operate as a practical legal generalist with a focus on Product legal advice: supporting launches and product changes across APAC, including derivatives and over-the-counter (\"OTC\") options, tokenised equities, earn and staking products, custody, and card and payments offerings. The opportunity Provide product legal support for APAC launches and enablement across the entire Payward product suite, including xStocks, OTC options, institutional custody and execution, and cross-regional products rolling out across APAC Act as a gatekeeper for new APAC outside counsel engagements: scope the work, estimate the cost, and sign off before matters are routed externally, so that outside counsel is used where local-law advice is genuinely required Translate complex regulatory frameworks into pragmatic, actionable guidance for the business, favouring plain-English communication, measurable risk trade-offs and decision-ready recommendations Use AI-assisted tools (for example for multi-jurisdiction licensing analysis, first drafts of regulatory submissions and matter tracking) to raise the speed and consistency of the team's work Own the APAC regulatory workload under the direction of the APAC regulatory lead, including licence variations, client and broker agreement documentation, licensing structure questions and routine regulator correspondence Take ownership of geography-specific licensing in markets such as Kazakhstan, Pakistan and the Philippines, instructing and supervising local counsel in region and in time zone, and supporting other APAC markets (for example South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia) as they arise Support Payward Group licensing initiatives in key APAC markets such as Singapore and Hong Kong, including preparing application materials and coordinating with outside counsel What you bring Qualified lawyer admitted in Singapore, Hong Kong, England and Wales, or an equivalent common law jurisdiction 10 or more years' post-qualification experience (\"PQE\") in financial services regulatory law, gained at a regulated financial services institution (for example a bank, broker-dealer, exchange, derivatives dealer or crypto services provider), at a law firm supporting such clients and/or at a relevant regulator Demonstrated ability to independently own regulatory relationships and business-as-usual regulatory workstreams, including notifications, information requests and supervisory correspondence Strong experience with the financial regulatory landscape in a major Asian financial centre (eg, Singapore and the MAS, Hong Kong and the SFC/HKMA) Proven ability to instruct, supervise and manage the cost of local counsel across multiple jurisdictions, including in markets where you are not admitted Working knowledge of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (\"AML/CTF\") obligations and regulatory expectations Outstanding analytical, drafting and organisational skills, with crisp, plain-English writing Ability to distill complex legal and regulatory issues into clear, actionable guidance for non-lawyer stakeholders A pragmatic, commercially accountable approach to legal and regulatory risk that gives stakeholders a useful range of options and a clear recommendation Comfort operating with a high degree of autonomy in a fast-moving, remote, multi-time-zone environment, owning a broad workload from day one Nice to haves Experience advising on virtual asset regulation in one or more APAC jurisdictions Familiarity with the regulation of derivatives (including OTC options), equities and emerging tokenised financial instruments Experience supporting change-of-control notifications or other regulatory aspects of corporate transactions Experience with payments, e-money or card regulation Working proficiency in a second APAC language An authentic interest in crypto and digital assets, and familiarity with Payward's and competitors' products Unless a specific application deadline is stated in the job posting, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Our commitment Payward is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate the diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions, and unique perspectives that everyone brings to the table. We hire based on merit, seeking out people with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgeable about crypto. We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments as part of our hiring process. These assessments evaluate competencies relevant to the role and are applied consistently across candidates for similar positions. Results are considered alongside experience and interviews, and are not the sole basis for any employment decision. As an equal opportunity employer, we don't tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, whether based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. 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It offers spot trading, margin, futures, staking, and OTC services, with products built for both individual investors and institutional clients.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Join our Product and Regulatory Legal team, embedded with Kraken's Product, Design and Engineering teams to ship novel products and experiences that accelerate the global adoption of crypto. We are a tight, experienced group of lawyers from a diverse range of tradfi, fintech and crypto backgrounds who move fast, stay curious and take pride in the commercial accountability of our advice, partnering directly with Product, senior leadership and Compliance to chart clear, defensible paths to launch and to keep our licensed entities running smoothly.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This is a senior product-facing legal role for the European Union. You will be the lawyer the business trusts on questions that cut across several regimes at once: for example, a single product such as a tokenised equity, a card, or an institutional custody and prime brokerage service can touch the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (\"MiFID II\"), the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (\"MiCA\"), the Payment Services Directive (\"PSD2\"), the Electronic Money Directive (\"EMD2\") and banking rules at the same time. You will bring clarity on which regime applies, what it requires, and how to launch within it.\u003C/p>\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>The opportunity\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>Reporting to the Head of Product Legal, you will  act as a senior legal adviser to European leadership on new products, licensing structure and regulatory strategy.\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Own cross-functional product counselling for European Union launches from discovery to design, launch and iteration, giving Product, Engineering, Compliance and leadership decision-ready advice with clear options and risk trade-offs\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Advise on the regulatory perimeter and classification of new offerings across MiFID II and the Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation (\"MiFIR\"), MiCA, the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (\"EMIR\"), payment services and electronic money rules, and banking regulation, including where an instrument or service falls between regimes (for example 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We hire based on merit, seeking out people with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgeable about crypto.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments as part of our hiring process. These assessments evaluate competencies relevant to the role and are applied consistently across candidates for similar positions. Results are considered alongside experience and interviews, and are not the sole basis for any employment decision.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As an equal opportunity employer, we don't tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, whether based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Stay connected\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Follow us on Twitter\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Learn on the Kraken Blog\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Connect on LinkedIn\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>Candidate Privacy Notice\u003C/p>","Building the Future of Open Finance Payward - the parent company behind Kraken, NinjaTrader, Breakout, xStocks, Payward Services and CF Benchmarks - has spent the last 15 years building one of the most modern and globally accessible financial infrastructure platforms in the industry, built to advance an open, global financial system. The team Founded in 2011, Kraken is one of the world's longest-standing crypto platforms, trusted by over 10 million individuals and institutions across the globe. It offers spot trading, margin, futures, staking, and OTC services, with products built for both individual investors and institutional clients. Join our Product and Regulatory Legal team, embedded with Kraken's Product, Design and Engineering teams to ship novel products and experiences that accelerate the global adoption of crypto. We are a tight, experienced group of lawyers from a diverse range of tradfi, fintech and crypto backgrounds who move fast, stay curious and take pride in the commercial accountability of our advice, partnering directly with Product, senior leadership and Compliance to chart clear, defensible paths to launch and to keep our licensed entities running smoothly. This is a senior product-facing legal role for the European Union. You will be the lawyer the business trusts on questions that cut across several regimes at once: for example, a single product such as a tokenised equity, a card, or an institutional custody and prime brokerage service can touch the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (\"MiFID II\"), the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (\"MiCA\"), the Payment Services Directive (\"PSD2\"), the Electronic Money Directive (\"EMD2\") and banking rules at the same time. You will bring clarity on which regime applies, what it requires, and how to launch within it. The opportunity Reporting to the Head of Product Legal, you will act as a senior legal adviser to European leadership on new products, licensing structure and regulatory strategy. Own cross-functional product counselling for European Union launches from discovery to design, launch and iteration, giving Product, Engineering, Compliance and leadership decision-ready advice with clear options and risk trade-offs Advise on the regulatory perimeter and classification of new offerings across MiFID II and the Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation (\"MiFIR\"), MiCA, the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (\"EMIR\"), payment services and electronic money rules, and banking regulation, including where an instrument or service falls between regimes (for example tokenised securities, crypto-asset derivatives, margin and financing, and stablecoin-linked products) Advise on payments and electronic money offerings, including the Krak card and account propositions, safeguarding, open banking and account-access obligations, and the developing Payment Services Directive 3 and Payment Services Regulation framework Advise on banking-related questions that arise in the European Union, including bank partnerships and sponsor-bank arrangements, deposit-taking and lending perimeter questions, the Capital Requirements Regulation and Directive, and the interaction of these rules with our custody, prime brokerage and financing products Monitor and interpret European Union legislative and supervisory developments, take part in consultations and industry association work where appropriate, and translate their significance for the business proactively Draft and negotiate client-facing terms and conditions, taking clear, business-aligned positions Act as gatekeeper for European Union outside counsel engagements: scope the work, estimate and manage cost, and sign off before matters go externally Mentor and develop more junior lawyers in the team, set quality standards for plain-English, risk-based advice, and act as a senior sounding board for colleagues across the Regulatory Legal team Use AI-assisted tools (for example Enterprise GPTs) to speed up regulatory analysis, first drafts and matter tracking, and to build self-service tools that let stakeholders answer commoditised legal and regulatory questions themselves Advise on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing requirements affecting products, including the Transfer of Funds Regulation (\"Travel Rule\") and the new European Union anti-money laundering package, and on market abuse, conduct, outsourcing and operational resilience obligations, including the Digital Operational Resilience Act (\"DORA\") Lead or oversee licensing, authorisation and variation workstreams in the European Union, including scoping requirements, mapping pathways, supervising outside counsel, preparing application materials and managing regulator interactions What you bring Qualified lawyer admitted in Ireland, England and Wales, or another European Union Member State 15 or more years' post-qualification experience (\"PQE\") in financial services regulatory law, gained at a regulated financial services institution (for example a bank, payment institution, broker-dealer, exchange, central counterparty or crypto services provider) or at a leading law firm supporting such clients, ideally with in-house or direct product counselling experience Deep, current knowledge of several of the following, with real depth in at least two: MiFID II and MiFIR (investment services, market structure, derivatives and conduct), MiCA (crypto-asset services, custody, trading platforms and stablecoins), European Union payment services and electronic money regulation, and European Union banking regulation Demonstrated ability to analyse novel products against overlapping regimes and give a clear view on classification and perimeter, including in areas where the rules are unsettled or supervisors have not yet spoken Direct experience managing senior regulator relationships, including notifications, information requests, supervisory correspondence and examinations Working knowledge of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing, outsourcing and operational resilience obligations, including DORA Proven ability to instruct, supervise and manage the cost of outside counsel across multiple jurisdictions Outstanding analytical, drafting and organisational skills, with crisp, plain-English writing Ability to distill complex legal and regulatory issues into clear, actionable guidance for non-lawyer stakeholders and for senior leadership A pragmatic, commercially accountable approach to legal and regulatory risk that gives stakeholders a useful range of options and a clear recommendation Experience mentoring or managing lawyers, and the judgement to know when to escalate Comfort operating with a high degree of autonomy in a fast-moving, remote environment Familiarity with using AI tools such as Enterprise GPTs to increase the efficiency of legal services Nice to haves Experience advising on tokenised securities and the European Union Distributed Ledger Technology Pilot Regime Experience with EMIR, including the clearing obligation, margin for non-centrally cleared derivatives and transaction reporting Experience with prime brokerage, securities financing, margin lending or institutional custody Experience advising on the United Kingdom cryptoasset regime or other non-European Union frameworks that intersect with European Union operations Experience supporting regulatory aspects of corporate transactions, such as change-of-control notifications and entity migrations Experience with European Union data protection and consumer protection rules as they apply to financial products Fluency in a second European language An authentic interest in crypto and digital assets, and familiarity with Payward's and competitors' products Unless a specific application deadline is stated in the job posting, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Our commitment Payward is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate the diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions, and unique perspectives that everyone brings to the table. We hire based on merit, seeking out people with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgeable about crypto. We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments as part of our hiring process. These assessments evaluate competencies relevant to the role and are applied consistently across candidates for similar positions. Results are considered alongside experience and interviews, and are not the sole basis for any employment decision. As an equal opportunity employer, we don't tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, whether based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. 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It offers spot trading, margin, futures, staking, and OTC services, with products built for both individual investors and institutional clients.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This is a fully remote role, for a US-licensed attorney, preferably based on the West Coast, to join Payward’s world class in-house legal department, reporting to the Global Head of Labor & Employment.\u003C/p>\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>The opportunity\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Serve as a senior member of the Labor and Employment (L&E) legal team, sharing the day-to-day workload with the Global Head of L&E and the broader team\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Work with executive leadership, existing employment counsel, Payward Experience (PX), and other teams to develop L&E practices for rapidly growing global/worldwide workforce\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Advise the company on worker classification issues, employee separations, executive compensation agreements, compensation plans, and wage-and-hour matters\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Advise the company on risk mitigation for trade secret matters, and restrictive covenants\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Support employment and labor due diligence for M&A transactions and advise on post-closing workforce integration, including harmonizing employment terms, policies, and compensation and benefits programs across acquired employee populations\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Provide expert strategic input to the business and recruiting teams on expanding Payward’s global footprint, including EOR and direct employment  decisions, transitions between EOR, direct employment, and contractor models for new markets and acquired workforces, global mobility, contingent workforce, and the related worker classification risks\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Work closely with the PX team and business leaders to craft on-point policies and procedures, and to develop and deliver related manager and employee training, for a successful global/worldwide workplace\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Advise on data privacy issues affecting employees and candidates\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Support the PX team with global workplace investigations and employee relations matters involving whistleblower allegations, discrimination, and personnel performance issues\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Manage outside counsel on pre-litigation, arbitration, and local-law matters, and coordinate with litigation counsel on employment disputes\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Help build and refine AI-enabled workflows for the L&E team, such as contract review, policy drafting, and diligence, and set practical guardrails for their use\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Monitor and advise on global L&E trends including those within the cryptocurrency industry to help Company’s competitive adaptability, talent acquisition and retention, and workplace processes\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>What you bring\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>10+ years of legal experience advising in the US and other jurisdictions on Employment, Labor, and Executive Compensation issues, to include in-house and law-firm experience working with companies in both high-growth scaling and mature, large-enterprise environments\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Broad international Labor and Employment background - law and drafting\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Flexibility to work hours that overlap with PX team members and Asia-Pacific colleagues\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Experience with due diligence and related ramifications when making acquisitions, including post-closing workforce integration\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Experience with compensation plans and with data privacy issues affecting employees and candidates\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Active license to practice law in at least one US State, or eligibility to practice as registered in-house counsel\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Hands-on proficiency using generative AI tools (such as Claude or ChatGPT) in day-to-day legal work, with sound judgment on verifying outputs and protecting confidentiality, privilege, and personal data\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset, plus an opportunity-making attitude, using the law to increase the company’s optionality, not decrease it\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>Nice to haves\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Interest in the crypto industry / what our company is offering to the world and why\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Experience in fintech, crypto, or other regulated financial services industries\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Experience in Asian and/or Latin American employment markets\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Unless a specific application deadline is stated in the job posting, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Ch1>\u003Cstrong>Our commitment\u003C/strong>\u003C/h1>\u003Cp>Payward is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate the diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions, and unique perspectives that everyone brings to the table. We hire based on merit, seeking out people with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgeable about crypto.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments as part of our hiring process. These assessments evaluate competencies relevant to the role and are applied consistently across candidates for similar positions. 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The team Founded in 2011, Kraken is one of the world's longest-standing crypto platforms, trusted by over 10 million individuals and institutions across the globe. It offers spot trading, margin, futures, staking, and OTC services, with products built for both individual investors and institutional clients. This is a fully remote role, for a US-licensed attorney, preferably based on the West Coast, to join Payward’s world class in-house legal department, reporting to the Global Head of Labor & Employment. The opportunity Serve as a senior member of the Labor and Employment (L&E) legal team, sharing the day-to-day workload with the Global Head of L&E and the broader team Work with executive leadership, existing employment counsel, Payward Experience (PX), and other teams to develop L&E practices for rapidly growing global/worldwide workforce Advise the company on worker classification issues, employee separations, executive compensation agreements, compensation plans, and wage-and-hour matters Advise the company on risk mitigation for trade secret matters, and restrictive covenants Support employment and labor due diligence for M&A transactions and advise on post-closing workforce integration, including harmonizing employment terms, policies, and compensation and benefits programs across acquired employee populations Provide expert strategic input to the business and recruiting teams on expanding Payward’s global footprint, including EOR and direct employment decisions, transitions between EOR, direct employment, and contractor models for new markets and acquired workforces, global mobility, contingent workforce, and the related worker classification risks Work closely with the PX team and business leaders to craft on-point policies and procedures, and to develop and deliver related manager and employee training, for a successful global/worldwide workplace Advise on data privacy issues affecting employees and candidates Support the PX team with global workplace investigations and employee relations matters involving whistleblower allegations, discrimination, and personnel performance issues Manage outside counsel on pre-litigation, arbitration, and local-law matters, and coordinate with litigation counsel on employment disputes Help build and refine AI-enabled workflows for the L&E team, such as contract review, policy drafting, and diligence, and set practical guardrails for their use Monitor and advise on global L&E trends including those within the cryptocurrency industry to help Company’s competitive adaptability, talent acquisition and retention, and workplace processes Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned What you bring 10+ years of legal experience advising in the US and other jurisdictions on Employment, Labor, and Executive Compensation issues, to include in-house and law-firm experience working with companies in both high-growth scaling and mature, large-enterprise environments Broad international Labor and Employment background - law and drafting Flexibility to work hours that overlap with PX team members and Asia-Pacific colleagues Experience with due diligence and related ramifications when making acquisitions, including post-closing workforce integration Experience with compensation plans and with data privacy issues affecting employees and candidates Active license to practice law in at least one US State, or eligibility to practice as registered in-house counsel Hands-on proficiency using generative AI tools (such as Claude or ChatGPT) in day-to-day legal work, with sound judgment on verifying outputs and protecting confidentiality, privilege, and personal data A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset, plus an opportunity-making attitude, using the law to increase the company’s optionality, not decrease it Nice to haves Interest in the crypto industry / what our company is offering to the world and why Experience in fintech, crypto, or other regulated financial services industries Experience in Asian and/or Latin American employment markets Unless a specific application deadline is stated in the job posting, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Our commitment Payward is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate the diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions, and unique perspectives that everyone brings to the table. We hire based on merit, seeking out people with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgeable about crypto. We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments as part of our hiring process. These assessments evaluate competencies relevant to the role and are applied consistently across candidates for similar positions. Results are considered alongside experience and interviews, and are not the sole basis for any employment decision. As an equal opportunity employer, we don't tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, whether based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. 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It offers spot trading, margin, futures, staking, and OTC services, with products built for both individual investors and institutional clients.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This is a fully remote role, for an EU- or UK-qualified attorney working out of the EU or the UK, to join Payward’s world class in-house legal department, reporting to the Global Head of Labor & Employment.\u003C/p>\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>The opportunity\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Augment the Labor & Employment (L&E) legal team and act as the subject matter expert for the EU and UK, providing local-law advice in European time zones and, as needed, supporting L&E matters in MENA and APAC in coordination with local counsel\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Take first-line ownership of recurring EU and UK employment matters, including worker classification issues, employee separations and employee relations, executive compensation agreements, and wage-and-hour matters\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Work 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We hire based on merit, seeking out people with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgeable about crypto.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments as part of our hiring process. These assessments evaluate competencies relevant to the role and are applied consistently across candidates for similar positions. Results are considered alongside experience and interviews, and are not the sole basis for any employment decision.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As an equal opportunity employer, we don't tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, whether based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Stay connected\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Follow us on Twitter\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Learn on the Kraken Blog\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Connect on LinkedIn\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>Candidate Privacy Notice\u003C/p>","Building the Future of Open Finance Payward - the parent company behind Kraken, NinjaTrader, Breakout, xStocks, Payward Services and CF Benchmarks - has spent the last 15 years building one of the most modern and globally accessible financial infrastructure platforms in the industry, built to advance an open, global financial system. The team Founded in 2011, Kraken is one of the world's longest-standing crypto platforms, trusted by over 10 million individuals and institutions across the globe. It offers spot trading, margin, futures, staking, and OTC services, with products built for both individual investors and institutional clients. This is a fully remote role, for an EU- or UK-qualified attorney working out of the EU or the UK, to join Payward’s world class in-house legal department, reporting to the Global Head of Labor & Employment. The opportunity Augment the Labor & Employment (L&E) legal team and act as the subject matter expert for the EU and UK, providing local-law advice in European time zones and, as needed, supporting L&E matters in MENA and APAC in coordination with local counsel Take first-line ownership of recurring EU and UK employment matters, including worker classification issues, employee separations and employee relations, executive compensation agreements, and wage-and-hour matters Work with executive leadership, existing employment counsel, and the Payward Experience (PX) team to develop the L&E practice for a rapidly growing global/worldwide workforce Advise on and manage works council, collective consultation, pay transparency, and employee representative matters, and prepare the company for new consultation obligations as its European footprint grows, including in connection with restructurings and acquisitions Support M&A due diligence and post-closing workforce integration for European acquisitions, including policy harmonization and the related consultation requirements Work closely with the PX team and business leaders to craft on-point policies and procedures, including localizing global policies for EU and UK requirements and developing and delivering related training, for a successful global/worldwide workplace Advise on employee and candidate data privacy issues, including GDPR and UK GDPR compliance and cross-border transfers of HR and recruiting data Support the PX team and existing counsel with workplace investigations, particularly in the EU and UK, potentially involving whistleblower allegations, discrimination allegations, and personnel performance issues Provide expert strategic input to the business and recruiting teams on expanding Payward’s global footprint, including EOR, direct employment, and entity decisions in Europe, global mobility issues, and contingent workforce Advise the company with risk mitigation for trade secret matters and restrictive covenants in the EU and UK Manage and direct local outside counsel on formal local-law opinions and pre-litigation matters in the EU and UK and, as needed, MENA and APAC, while handling routine, repeatable advice in-house Monitor and advise on global L&E trends including those within the crypto industry to help the Company’s competitive adaptability, talent acquisition and retention, and workplace processes along with additional duties as required Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned What you bring 8+ years of legal experience advising in the EU, UK and other jurisdictions on employment, labor, and executive compensation issues, including in-house and law firm experience working with companies in both high-growth scaling and mature, large-enterprise environments Broad international labor and employment background Experience advising on works councils, collective consultation, and employee representative bodies in the EU and/or UK Experience advising on employee and candidate data privacy issues under the GDPR and UK GDPR Hands-on proficiency using generative AI tools (such as Claude or ChatGPT) in day-to-day legal work, with sound judgment on verifying outputs against local law and protecting confidentiality, privilege, and personal data A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset, plus an opportunity-making attitude, using the law to increase the company’s optionality, not decrease it Nice to haves Interest in the crypto industry / what our company is offering to the world and why Experience in fintech, crypto, or other regulated financial services industries Experience with MENA and/or APAC employment markets Experience with due diligence and advising on labor and employment issues in connection with acquisitions, including transfer-of-undertakings rules and post-closing workforce integration Unless a specific application deadline is stated in the job posting, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Our commitment Payward is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate the diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions, and unique perspectives that everyone brings to the table. We hire based on merit, seeking out people with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgeable about crypto. We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments as part of our hiring process. These assessments evaluate competencies relevant to the role and are applied consistently across candidates for similar positions. Results are considered alongside experience and interviews, and are not the sole basis for any employment decision. As an equal opportunity employer, we don't tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, whether based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Stay connected Follow us on Twitter Learn on the Kraken Blog Connect on LinkedIn Candidate Privacy Notice","2026-10-08T19:15:47.202+00:00",{"jsonldValid":27,"jsonld":26},{"id":75,"applyToken":76,"slug":77,"title":78,"companyname":9,"companylogo":10,"companyTagline":11,"companyIndustry":12,"city":51,"country":51,"applicantCountries":79,"applicantStates":80,"remote":16,"employmentType":81,"department":19,"content_html":82,"content_text":83,"years":22,"createdAt":84,"updatedAtISO":24,"postedAtISO":85,"validThroughISO":26,"active":16,"hasSalary":27,"salaryMin":22,"salaryMax":22,"currency":60,"isPaid":27,"schema":86},"24785de1d0c341d8844c305ec4e8b908851ca7481efb1f5c725ff5ad6c293b75","e69655dab60cc2b52990c7735bc19299948f2b29956f55c06ab70c53647b9777","deputy-general-counsel-global-head-of-derivatives-and-tradin-at-kraken-digital-asset-exchange-568fd2760c","Deputy General Counsel - Global Head of Derivatives and Trading Legal",[],[],[18],"\u003Ch1>\u003Cstrong>Building the Future of Open Finance\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\u003C/h1>\u003Cp>Payward - the parent company behind Kraken, NinjaTrader, Breakout,  xStocks, Payward Services and CF Benchmarks - has spent the last 15 years building one of the most modern and globally accessible financial infrastructure platforms in the industry, built to advance an open, global financial system.\u003C/p>\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>The team\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>Derivatives and Trading products sit in one of the most heavily regulated and fastest-moving parts of Payward's regulatory perimeter, and the estate is still expanding across a US venue and clearing stack, a UK venue, EEA distribution and a Bermuda entity. Today that work is owned in fragments. This is a net-new, function-owning role created to put global derivatives structuring strategy to a single senior owner. This DGC will be responsible for the global suite of derivatives products as well as Payward’s trading products.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Products.\u003C/strong> Futures and options across the group, and margin in the US, and a set of trading products, including but not limited to leveraged and liquidity products, prediction markets, indices and market data, evaluation-based trading services and structured yield. The DGC will help define the delineation of these products between the new function and the existing Product Legal team.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Entities and regulators.\u003C/strong> A US venue and clearing stack (FCM/NFA, DCM, DCO), a UK FCA-authorised derivatives venue, EEA derivatives distribution under CySEC permissions, and a Bermuda DABA entity serving the rest of world and others. The general counsel of our acquired US futures brokerage (NinjaTrader) reports into this function.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Team.\u003C/strong> Senior derivatives and trading counsel across the US, UK and EEA, with the function set to grow, and the general counsel of the acquired US futures brokerage.\u003C/p>\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>The opportunity\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Own global derivatives structuring strategy\u003C/strong> — product structure, venue and entity architecture, clearing models, and how a single coherent derivatives offering is delivered to clients across several separately licensed entities.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Together with Payward’s Regulatory Legal team, solve the cross-entity problems that sit in no single product\u003C/strong> — hub-and-spoke architecture, unified balances, cross-margining, and where risk and client relationships actually sit across the group. These are the hardest questions we answer.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Be the named senior legal owner for the derivatives and trading product lines\u003C/strong>, wired into the product launch process from the start rather than consulted at the end, and the single senior route into Legal for derivatives and trading.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Lead and build the team\u003C/strong> — hire, level and develop senior derivatives counsel across jurisdictions, and build depth and succession into a function that is currently thin at the top.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Partner with Global Policy and Government Relations\u003C/strong> as the senior legal counterpart for derivatives regulatory engagement with the CFTC, NFA, FCA, BMA, CySEC and others, pre-socialising positions with regulators and internal leadership before they land, not after.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Support the supervised estates that carry derivatives permissions\u003C/strong>, working with Regulatory Legal on continuous supervisory relationships and on new permissions and variations tied to product launches.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Bring structuring judgement in-house\u003C/strong>, and direct external counsel where genuinely specialist input is required.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>What you bring\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Attorney admitted to practice in the US, or qualified lawyer (Solicitor/Barrister of England & Wales, Irish Solicitor/Barrister, or equivalent admitted in an EU Member State).\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>18+ years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in financial services regulatory law gained at a regulated financial services institution, major liquidity provider or in a law firm/private practice supporting such clients, with demonstrated ability to independently own BAU regulatory workstreams.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Experience supporting regulator engagement (e.g., with the CFTC, NFA, FCA, Cysec, or an equivalent EU competent authority), including notifications, information requests, and supervisory correspondence.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Substantial senior in-house or equivalent experience in derivatives legal, with demonstrated ownership of structuring strategy rather than transactional execution alone.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Deep, expert-level command of at least one of the following derivatives regulatory regimes — US (CFTC, NFA; FCM, DCM and DCO structures), UK (FCA), EEA, or an offshore regime (e.g., Bermuda) — together with a high degree of fluency in at least one other. No single regime is treated as the required one; what matters is genuine mastery of one and strong working command of a second.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Direct experience with virtual asset markets. This combination is scarce and it is the core of the role.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Experience structuring a product offering across multiple licensed entities in different jurisdictions, and holding a view on where activity, risk and the client relationship should sit.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>A track record of building or materially scaling a legal function or team, including hiring, levelling and succession.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>The range to operate at function level, setting strategy for the function as a whole, organising it to stay ahead of the regulatory perimeter, and holding senior lawyers to account for results and behaviour, not only for output.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Credibility with regulators and the judgement to take positions in front of them.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Comfort operating as the senior legal voice in a fast-moving, product-led business where the regulatory perimeter changes underneath you, and comfort staying close to the work rather than managing at a distance.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>Nice to haves\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Exposure to prediction markets, margin lending, or tokenized and structured products.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Experience integrating acquired regulated entities, and their legal teams, into a group legal function.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Unless a specific application deadline is stated in the job posting, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Ch1>\u003Cstrong>Our commitment\u003C/strong>\u003C/h1>\u003Cp>Payward is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate the diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions, and unique perspectives that everyone brings to the table. We hire based on merit, seeking out people with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgeable about crypto.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments as part of our hiring process. These assessments evaluate competencies relevant to the role and are applied consistently across candidates for similar positions. Results are considered alongside experience and interviews, and are not the sole basis for any employment decision.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As an equal opportunity employer, we don't tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, whether based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Stay connected\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Follow us on Twitter\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Learn on the Kraken Blog\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Connect on LinkedIn\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>Candidate Privacy Notice\u003C/p>","Building the Future of Open Finance Payward - the parent company behind Kraken, NinjaTrader, Breakout, xStocks, Payward Services and CF Benchmarks - has spent the last 15 years building one of the most modern and globally accessible financial infrastructure platforms in the industry, built to advance an open, global financial system. The team Derivatives and Trading products sit in one of the most heavily regulated and fastest-moving parts of Payward's regulatory perimeter, and the estate is still expanding across a US venue and clearing stack, a UK venue, EEA distribution and a Bermuda entity. Today that work is owned in fragments. This is a net-new, function-owning role created to put global derivatives structuring strategy to a single senior owner. This DGC will be responsible for the global suite of derivatives products as well as Payward’s trading products. Products. Futures and options across the group, and margin in the US, and a set of trading products, including but not limited to leveraged and liquidity products, prediction markets, indices and market data, evaluation-based trading services and structured yield. The DGC will help define the delineation of these products between the new function and the existing Product Legal team. Entities and regulators. A US venue and clearing stack (FCM/NFA, DCM, DCO), a UK FCA-authorised derivatives venue, EEA derivatives distribution under CySEC permissions, and a Bermuda DABA entity serving the rest of world and others. The general counsel of our acquired US futures brokerage (NinjaTrader) reports into this function. Team. Senior derivatives and trading counsel across the US, UK and EEA, with the function set to grow, and the general counsel of the acquired US futures brokerage. The opportunity Own global derivatives structuring strategy — product structure, venue and entity architecture, clearing models, and how a single coherent derivatives offering is delivered to clients across several separately licensed entities. Together with Payward’s Regulatory Legal team, solve the cross-entity problems that sit in no single product — hub-and-spoke architecture, unified balances, cross-margining, and where risk and client relationships actually sit across the group. These are the hardest questions we answer. Be the named senior legal owner for the derivatives and trading product lines , wired into the product launch process from the start rather than consulted at the end, and the single senior route into Legal for derivatives and trading. Lead and build the team — hire, level and develop senior derivatives counsel across jurisdictions, and build depth and succession into a function that is currently thin at the top. Partner with Global Policy and Government Relations as the senior legal counterpart for derivatives regulatory engagement with the CFTC, NFA, FCA, BMA, CySEC and others, pre-socialising positions with regulators and internal leadership before they land, not after. Support the supervised estates that carry derivatives permissions , working with Regulatory Legal on continuous supervisory relationships and on new permissions and variations tied to product launches. Bring structuring judgement in-house , and direct external counsel where genuinely specialist input is required. Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned What you bring Attorney admitted to practice in the US, or qualified lawyer (Solicitor/Barrister of England & Wales, Irish Solicitor/Barrister, or equivalent admitted in an EU Member State). 18+ years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in financial services regulatory law gained at a regulated financial services institution, major liquidity provider or in a law firm/private practice supporting such clients, with demonstrated ability to independently own BAU regulatory workstreams. Experience supporting regulator engagement (e.g., with the CFTC, NFA, FCA, Cysec, or an equivalent EU competent authority), including notifications, information requests, and supervisory correspondence. Substantial senior in-house or equivalent experience in derivatives legal, with demonstrated ownership of structuring strategy rather than transactional execution alone. Deep, expert-level command of at least one of the following derivatives regulatory regimes — US (CFTC, NFA; FCM, DCM and DCO structures), UK (FCA), EEA, or an offshore regime (e.g., Bermuda) — together with a high degree of fluency in at least one other. No single regime is treated as the required one; what matters is genuine mastery of one and strong working command of a second. Direct experience with virtual asset markets. This combination is scarce and it is the core of the role. Experience structuring a product offering across multiple licensed entities in different jurisdictions, and holding a view on where activity, risk and the client relationship should sit. A track record of building or materially scaling a legal function or team, including hiring, levelling and succession. The range to operate at function level, setting strategy for the function as a whole, organising it to stay ahead of the regulatory perimeter, and holding senior lawyers to account for results and behaviour, not only for output. Credibility with regulators and the judgement to take positions in front of them. Comfort operating as the senior legal voice in a fast-moving, product-led business where the regulatory perimeter changes underneath you, and comfort staying close to the work rather than managing at a distance. Nice to haves Exposure to prediction markets, margin lending, or tokenized and structured products. Experience integrating acquired regulated entities, and their legal teams, into a group legal function. Unless a specific application deadline is stated in the job posting, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Our commitment Payward is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate the diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions, and unique perspectives that everyone brings to the table. We hire based on merit, seeking out people with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgeable about crypto. We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments as part of our hiring process. These assessments evaluate competencies relevant to the role and are applied consistently across candidates for similar positions. Results are considered alongside experience and interviews, and are not the sole basis for any employment decision. As an equal opportunity employer, we don't tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, whether based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Stay connected Follow us on Twitter Learn on the Kraken Blog Connect on LinkedIn Candidate Privacy Notice",1790997584000,"2026-10-01T19:49:22.700+00:00",{"jsonldValid":27,"jsonld":26},{"id":88,"applyToken":89,"slug":90,"title":91,"companyname":92,"companylogo":93,"companyTagline":94,"companyIndustry":95,"city":96,"country":51,"applicantCountries":97,"applicantStates":98,"remote":27,"employmentType":99,"department":19,"content_html":100,"content_text":101,"years":22,"createdAt":102,"updatedAtISO":103,"postedAtISO":104,"validThroughISO":26,"active":16,"hasSalary":27,"salaryMin":22,"salaryMax":22,"currency":60,"isPaid":27,"schema":105},"72d783ccc34b1a7311c4836433c0d79b7f33dd4d932c113acb76b32817c3db65","9d0f630a9dd9e4ccfe210e847436e0a1a2ff1238e3ee924d84343177b684568d","antitrust-counsel-americas-at-continental-9037855363","Antitrust Counsel – Americas","Continental","https://cdn.jobboardwise.com/logo/continental-careers.com","Let your ideas shape the future.","Motor Vehicle Manufacturing","Fort Mill",[],[],[55],"\u003Ch2>Company Description\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Continental\u003C/strong> is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 76,000 people in 54 countries and markets.   \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Tire solutions from the \u003Cstrong>Tires group sector \u003C/strong>make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2025, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.8 billion euros. Continental's tire division currently employs around 53,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites. \u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Job Description\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>The Antitrust Attorney will provide legal counsel on a broad range of antitrust and competition law matters affecting the company's operations, commercial activities, and strategic initiatives. This role will partner closely with business leaders, legal colleagues, and external counsel to identify and manage antitrust risk, support compliance initiatives, review commercial practices and agreements, and advise on the antitrust aspects of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions. The successful candidate will help ensure compliance with applicable competition laws while providing practical, business-oriented legal guidance in a complex and evolving regulatory environment.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Provide practical, business‑oriented advice on U.S and Canada antitrust and competition laws, including pricing, distribution, exclusivity, licensing, joint ventures, information sharing, and trade association activities. \u003C/li>\u003Cli>Develop an advanced understanding of the company’s antitrust/competition risks on a global basis, including a working understanding of Central and South America, as well as the EU, that will be relevant to competition issues\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Review, draft, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including customer, supplier, distribution, procurement, licensing, and other business contracts, to identify and mitigate antitrust, competition law, and related legal risks while supporting business objectives.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Identify potential issues and work with internal and external counsel to ensure appropriate approach to assessing and mitigating potential risks across our Americas and global business.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Regionalize global antitrust trainings and lead training and awareness efforts, both live and digital in the Americas\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Stay apprised of changes to the regulatory and legal enforcement environment that are relevant to antitrust and competition risks.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic transactions, including antitrust risk assessments, HSR and ex‑U.S. filings, and integration planning. \u003C/li>\u003Cli>Work closely with global antitrust team members to create, coordinate and implement company-wide antitrust frameworks and strategies.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Coordinate and manage interactions with competition authorities (e.g., DOJ, FTC, and non‑U.S. regulators), including inquiries, investigations, and information requests. \u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>SG 12\u003C/p>\u003Cp>#LI-Hybrid\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Qualifications\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE\u003C/strong>\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Bachelor’s Degree\u003C/li>\u003Cli>JD Degree from ABA Accredited Law School\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Admitted to the Bar in at least one state\u003C/li>\u003Cli>7+ years of experience as an attorney in a corporation, law firm, or both\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Demonstrated experience advising on U.S. and international antitrust and competition law matters.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Experience reviewing and advising on commercial transactions, distribution arrangements, sales and procurement matters, and other day-to-day business activities\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions, including antitrust analyses and regulatory filings\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Strategic legal thinking and business acumen\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Exceptional communication and negotiation skills\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Intercultural sensitivity and leadership\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Project management and analytical skills\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Continental is only able to offer visa support for internals individuals who currently hold an existing valid employment visa.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Can offer a relocation package if needed\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT\u003C/strong>\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>10+ years of experience as an attorney in a corporation, law firm, or both\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Experience in a global manufacturing company\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Tire, automotive, or industrial manufacturing industry experience\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Experience advising multinational organizations on cross-border antitrust, with a focus within Central and South America\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Prior in-house legal experience\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2>Additional Information\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>THE PERKS\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Immediate Benefits \u003C/li>\u003Cli>Robust Total Rewards Package\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Paid Time Off\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Volunteer Time Off\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Tuition Assistance\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Employee Discounts, including tire discounts\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Competitive Bonus Programs\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Employee 401k Match\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource groups.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Hybrid Work - 60/40 in office\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Employee Assistance Program\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional\u003C/li>\u003Cli>And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>EEO-Statement: \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.\u003C/p>","Company Description Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 76,000 people in 54 countries and markets. Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2025, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.8 billion euros. Continental's tire division currently employs around 53,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites. Job Description HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT The Antitrust Attorney will provide legal counsel on a broad range of antitrust and competition law matters affecting the company's operations, commercial activities, and strategic initiatives. This role will partner closely with business leaders, legal colleagues, and external counsel to identify and manage antitrust risk, support compliance initiatives, review commercial practices and agreements, and advise on the antitrust aspects of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions. The successful candidate will help ensure compliance with applicable competition laws while providing practical, business-oriented legal guidance in a complex and evolving regulatory environment. Provide practical, business‑oriented advice on U.S and Canada antitrust and competition laws, including pricing, distribution, exclusivity, licensing, joint ventures, information sharing, and trade association activities. Develop an advanced understanding of the company’s antitrust/competition risks on a global basis, including a working understanding of Central and South America, as well as the EU, that will be relevant to competition issues Review, draft, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including customer, supplier, distribution, procurement, licensing, and other business contracts, to identify and mitigate antitrust, competition law, and related legal risks while supporting business objectives. Identify potential issues and work with internal and external counsel to ensure appropriate approach to assessing and mitigating potential risks across our Americas and global business. Regionalize global antitrust trainings and lead training and awareness efforts, both live and digital in the Americas Stay apprised of changes to the regulatory and legal enforcement environment that are relevant to antitrust and competition risks. Support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic transactions, including antitrust risk assessments, HSR and ex‑U.S. filings, and integration planning. Work closely with global antitrust team members to create, coordinate and implement company-wide antitrust frameworks and strategies. Coordinate and manage interactions with competition authorities (e.g., DOJ, FTC, and non‑U.S. regulators), including inquiries, investigations, and information requests. SG 12 #LI-Hybrid Qualifications WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE Bachelor’s Degree JD Degree from ABA Accredited Law School Admitted to the Bar in at least one state 7+ years of experience as an attorney in a corporation, law firm, or both Demonstrated experience advising on U.S. and international antitrust and competition law matters. Experience reviewing and advising on commercial transactions, distribution arrangements, sales and procurement matters, and other day-to-day business activities Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions, including antitrust analyses and regulatory filings Strategic legal thinking and business acumen Exceptional communication and negotiation skills Intercultural sensitivity and leadership Project management and analytical skills Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Continental is only able to offer visa support for internals individuals who currently hold an existing valid employment visa. Can offer a relocation package if needed ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT 10+ years of experience as an attorney in a corporation, law firm, or both Experience in a global manufacturing company Tire, automotive, or industrial manufacturing industry experience Experience advising multinational organizations on cross-border antitrust, with a focus within Central and South America Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese Prior in-house legal experience Additional Information THE PERKS Immediate Benefits Robust Total Rewards Package Paid Time Off Volunteer Time Off Tuition Assistance Employee Discounts, including tire discounts Competitive Bonus Programs Employee 401k Match Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource groups. Hybrid Work - 60/40 in office Employee Assistance Program Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader! All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. EEO-Statement: EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back. Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.",1792660875000,"2026-10-22 11:26:06","2026-10-21T20:24:53.732Z",{"jsonldValid":27,"jsonld":26},{"id":107,"applyToken":108,"slug":109,"title":110,"companyname":92,"companylogo":93,"companyTagline":94,"companyIndustry":95,"city":96,"country":51,"applicantCountries":111,"applicantStates":112,"remote":27,"employmentType":113,"department":19,"content_html":114,"content_text":115,"years":22,"createdAt":102,"updatedAtISO":103,"postedAtISO":116,"validThroughISO":26,"active":16,"hasSalary":27,"salaryMin":22,"salaryMax":22,"currency":60,"isPaid":27,"schema":117},"2ead8dbc8636345e56b8692116f83e217bda173ac1ece37e619bca4030f92126","a6b7bdf94350ce7af39caf985a44a9c2042e94ea11230d4c49bbadd9f7e8ac4e","compliance-and-privacy-officer-us-and-canada-at-continental-b3db8189ae","Compliance & Privacy Officer – US & Canada",[],[],[55],"\u003Ch2>Company Description\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Continental\u003C/strong> is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Tire solutions from the \u003Cstrong>Tires group sector \u003C/strong>make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2025, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.8 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 56,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Job Description\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>The Compliance & Privacy Officer will support key elements of the Company’s compliance program including our Code of Conduct, Business Ethics, compliance risk assessments, policies and procedures, internal controls and other compliance initiatives.  \u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>The position is also accountable for the US & Canada privacy program, ensuring compliance with evolving privacy laws and embedding privacy requirements into business processes, third party relationships, and AI initiatives.  \u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills, sound judgment on sensitive matters, and the ability to effectively communicate compliance guidance while partnering with stakeholders across the global organization. \u003C/em>\u003Cem>The position is well suited for someone who thrives in a complex, international compliance environment.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Compliance Program  \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Support day-to-day compliance activities related to conflicts of interest, external business activities, gifts and hospitality, and sponsorships.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Promote and reinforce a culture of integrity, ethical business conduct, accountability, and regulatory compliance across the organization.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Support implementation and monitoring of compliance requirements related to anti-corruption, antitrust, anti-money laundering – AML and business ethics.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Regionalize and deliver compliance training materials and policy updates to maintain a high standard of awareness across the workforce.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Assist in the refinement and maintenance of the company’s compliance policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Proactively identify compliance risks, process improvements, opportunities to drive issues through resolution, and effective risk-based compliance and privacy controls.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Monitor legislative, regulatory, and enforcement developments and translate them into clear, practical guidance for the business.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Keep abreast of developments in compliance, ethics, privacy, data protection, AI governance, and related regulatory requirements, and proactively advise the business on emerging risks, trends, and compliance obligations.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Data Privacy Advisory\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Advise on compliance with global, federal, and state under applicable U.S. and Canadian privacy laws, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and VCDPA, and other emerging regulations.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Draft, review, and negotiate data protection agreements (DPAs), privacy terms, vendor contracts, and cross‑border data transfer mechanisms.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Collaborate closely with Information and Cyber Security and IT teams on incident response, including breach assessment, notification obligations, regulatory reporting, risk mitigation remediation strategies, and continuous improvement of incident management processes.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Lead and support the development, implementation and ongoing maintenance of privacy governance documentation, including records of processing activities, data inventories, privacy policies, internal procedures, data retention schedules, and related governance frameworks.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), data mapping, and privacy risk evaluations for new products, technologies, systems, AI solutions, vendors and business initiatives, ensuring that privacy-by-design principles and regulatory requirements are effectively integrated into business operations.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Provide legal guidance on data collection, use, retention, and sharing, including consent, cookies, and marketing practices.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Monitor and interpret evolving privacy laws and regulatory guidance; develop and delivery privacy awareness and training for internal stakeholders.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Assist with regulatory inquiries, audits, and responses to data subject requests (DSRs/DSARs).\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>SG 11\u003C/p>\u003Cp>#LI-hybrid\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Qualifications\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE\u003C/strong>\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Bachelor’s Degree\u003C/li>\u003Cli>JD Degree from ABA Accredited Law School\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Admitted to the Bar in at least one state\u003C/li>\u003Cli>5+ years experience as an attorney in a corporation, law firm or both\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Proven track record in compliance and data privacy\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Strong understanding of GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, VCDPA, and other relevant privacy frameworks.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Experience drafting and negotiating technology, SaaS,  AI Initiatives and data‑related agreements.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Strategic legal thinking and business acumen\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Exceptional communication and negotiation skills\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Intercultural sensitivity and leadership\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Project management and analytical skills\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Continental is only able to offer visa support for internals individuals who currently hold an existing valid employment visa.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Can offer a relocation package if needed\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT\u003C/strong>\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Fluent in Spanish and/or Portuguese\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Work experience in a global manufacturing and technology company\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Tire and/or Automotive industry experience\u003C/li>\u003Cli>7+ years experience as an attorney in a corporation, law firm or both\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2>Additional Information\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>THE PERKS \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Immediate Benefits \u003C/li>\u003Cli>Robust Total Rewards Package\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Paid Time Off\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Volunteer Time Off\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Tuition Assistance\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Employee Discounts, including tire discounts\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Competitive Bonus Programs\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Employee 401k Match ­\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource groups.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Hybrid Work - 60/40 onsite \u003C/li>\u003Cli>Employee Assistance Program ­\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional\u003C/li>\u003Cli>And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>EEO-Statement: \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.\u003C/p>","Company Description Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets. Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2025, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.8 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 56,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites. Job Description HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT The Compliance & Privacy Officer will support key elements of the Company’s compliance program including our Code of Conduct, Business Ethics, compliance risk assessments, policies and procedures, internal controls and other compliance initiatives. The position is also accountable for the US & Canada privacy program, ensuring compliance with evolving privacy laws and embedding privacy requirements into business processes, third party relationships, and AI initiatives. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills, sound judgment on sensitive matters, and the ability to effectively communicate compliance guidance while partnering with stakeholders across the global organization. The position is well suited for someone who thrives in a complex, international compliance environment. Compliance Program Support day-to-day compliance activities related to conflicts of interest, external business activities, gifts and hospitality, and sponsorships. Promote and reinforce a culture of integrity, ethical business conduct, accountability, and regulatory compliance across the organization. Support implementation and monitoring of compliance requirements related to anti-corruption, antitrust, anti-money laundering – AML and business ethics. Regionalize and deliver compliance training materials and policy updates to maintain a high standard of awareness across the workforce. Assist in the refinement and maintenance of the company’s compliance policies, procedures, and governance frameworks. Proactively identify compliance risks, process improvements, opportunities to drive issues through resolution, and effective risk-based compliance and privacy controls. Monitor legislative, regulatory, and enforcement developments and translate them into clear, practical guidance for the business. Keep abreast of developments in compliance, ethics, privacy, data protection, AI governance, and related regulatory requirements, and proactively advise the business on emerging risks, trends, and compliance obligations. Data Privacy Advisory Advise on compliance with global, federal, and state under applicable U.S. and Canadian privacy laws, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and VCDPA, and other emerging regulations. Draft, review, and negotiate data protection agreements (DPAs), privacy terms, vendor contracts, and cross‑border data transfer mechanisms. Collaborate closely with Information and Cyber Security and IT teams on incident response, including breach assessment, notification obligations, regulatory reporting, risk mitigation remediation strategies, and continuous improvement of incident management processes. Lead and support the development, implementation and ongoing maintenance of privacy governance documentation, including records of processing activities, data inventories, privacy policies, internal procedures, data retention schedules, and related governance frameworks. Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), data mapping, and privacy risk evaluations for new products, technologies, systems, AI solutions, vendors and business initiatives, ensuring that privacy-by-design principles and regulatory requirements are effectively integrated into business operations. Provide legal guidance on data collection, use, retention, and sharing, including consent, cookies, and marketing practices. Monitor and interpret evolving privacy laws and regulatory guidance; develop and delivery privacy awareness and training for internal stakeholders. Assist with regulatory inquiries, audits, and responses to data subject requests (DSRs/DSARs). SG 11 #LI-hybrid Qualifications WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE Bachelor’s Degree JD Degree from ABA Accredited Law School Admitted to the Bar in at least one state 5+ years experience as an attorney in a corporation, law firm or both Proven track record in compliance and data privacy Strong understanding of GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, VCDPA, and other relevant privacy frameworks. Experience drafting and negotiating technology, SaaS, AI Initiatives and data‑related agreements. Strategic legal thinking and business acumen Exceptional communication and negotiation skills Intercultural sensitivity and leadership Project management and analytical skills Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Continental is only able to offer visa support for internals individuals who currently hold an existing valid employment visa. Can offer a relocation package if needed ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT Fluent in Spanish and/or Portuguese Work experience in a global manufacturing and technology company Tire and/or Automotive industry experience 7+ years experience as an attorney in a corporation, law firm or both Additional Information THE PERKS Immediate Benefits Robust Total Rewards Package Paid Time Off Volunteer Time Off Tuition Assistance Employee Discounts, including tire discounts Competitive Bonus Programs Employee 401k Match ­ Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource groups. Hybrid Work - 60/40 onsite Employee Assistance Program ­ Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader! All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. EEO-Statement: EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back. Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.","2026-10-21T20:32:08.104Z",{"jsonldValid":27,"jsonld":26},1792684867185]