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Senior Counsel, Regulatory & Product @ Arkham

Whistler Partners
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/20/2025

About Arkham

Arkham is deanonymizing the blockchain through its flagship product, Arkham Intelligence, a crypto intelligence platform backed by the founders of Palantir and OpenAI that shows users the people and companies behind blockchain activity, along with advanced data and analytics about their behavior.

Since launching the Arkham Intelligence platform in autumn 2022, we have experienced rapid growth, adding over 2 million users to our platform. The importance of on-chain data has emerged as one of the most important themes in crypto, and Arkham is leading the industry’s transformation toward transparency and deanonymization.

Arkham has also recently launched a new business line, Arkham Exchange, a cryptocurrency spot and derivatives trading platform, and we’re excited to continue driving innovation forward with this new venture.

Job Overview

Arkham is seeking a Senior Counsel, Regulatory & Product to drive the development, implementation, and ongoing support of regulatory projects. In this role, you’ll act as a key advisor on laws and regulations applicable to cryptocurrency exchanges and product listings.

This role can be based in New York or Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, for candidates open to working in the Caribbean.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the preparation, review, submission, and progress of applications for new regulatory licenses in collaboration with outside counsel and internal teams.
  • Draft, consult on, and advise company policies, processes, and controls to ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements.
  • Partner with compliance teams to build scalable solutions for regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Review new products alongside legal and compliance teams to assess regulatory risks and ensure compliance with applicable laws.
  • Stay up to date on regulatory developments and provide proactive legal guidance.

About You

  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
  • Admitted to a U.S. state bar and in good standing.
  • 5–8 years of experience applying financial services laws and regulations at a top-tier law firm or in-house at a reputable financial services or technology company.
  • Strong knowledge of laws and regulations related to digital assets.
  • Proven experience advising on Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance.
  • Excellent legal writing and research skills, with experience drafting regulatory responses, filings, and policies.
  • Passion for crypto and understanding of industry risks.
  • Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
  • Adaptable to a fast-moving regulatory environment and eager to learn new technologies.
  • Compensation

  • Base Salary : $180,000–$220,000 USD.
  • Potential for long-term incentives and additional benefits.
  • Matchmakers, Not Headhunters

    Whistler Partners is a boutique matchmaking firm focused on counseling the best and brightest attorneys throughout their careers. We collaborate closely with legal talent to craft long-term career paths that align with their strengths and ambitions.

    We’re selective, and we proudly work only with the best. Employers value our high standards, and attorneys trust us to secure their dream roles. When it comes to advancing your career, excellence isn’t optional—it’s essential.

    Salary : $180,000 - $220,000

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