OpenFX delivers real-time cross-border FX payments with 90% faster settlement and 80% lower costs than traditional FX. Our global network enables 24/7 money movement. Backed by Accel.
About the role
We're seeking an exceptional Americas Legal Counsel to serve as a strategic partner and legal advisor across our business, with a particular focus on financial products and partnerships. This role combines the intellectual challenge of navigating cutting-edge financial technology with the opportunity to shape legal strategy in the early stages at a high-growth company.
What they're looking for
- 7+ years of legal experience, including significant fintech or financial services background, 15+ years of experience for senior Counsel level
- Strong knowledge of financial services and payments regulations
- Proven ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice that appropriately balances risk with commercial objectives
- Experience working collaboratively with product, engineering, compliance, and business teams
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills combining creativity with meticulous attention to detail
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
More about this role
OpenFX is on a mission to move money as freely as data, unrestricted by time zones, banking hours, or legacy systems. We are building the infrastructure that will power the next generation of cross-border payment systems for institutions. The team's execution has been exceptional, and we're scaling at a remarkable pace. Our stellar early team comes with experience in companies like J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs, FalconX, Paypal, Affirm, Polygon, Kraken, Nium & others. We’re backed by Accel, Lightspeed, NfX and other top-tier investors.
We're seeking an exceptional Americas Legal Counsel to serve as a strategic partner and legal advisor across our business, with a particular focus on financial products and partnerships. This role combines the intellectual challenge of navigating cutting-edge financial technology with the opportunity to shape legal strategy in the early stages at a high-growth company. You'll work on some of the most complex and interesting problems at the intersection of cross-border payments, cryptocurrency, foreign exchange and technology—providing pragmatic, business-oriented counsel that enables rapid growth while managing risk effectively.
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