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About Us

Almond is a B2B fintech company transforming cross-border payments by empowering financial institutions and their customers with the best possible FX rates and near-instant settlements across all corridors globally. With Almond technology, institutions can guarantee fast, affordable, and transparent cross-border transactions. 

With financial institution partnerships across the world, our remote team is growing globally and we’re seeking to add more smart and talented people. This is an amazing opportunity to get in on the ground floor with a team focused on both social impact and a significant market opportunity.

Role Summary

We’re looking for a hands-on, business-first JD-qualified lawyer to help us build and scale a fast-growing fintech operating at the intersection of payments and crypto. This is not a “check-the-box” legal role — you’ll be embedded with product, engineering, and operations, helping us move fast without breaking things (or regulations).

You should be comfortable navigating ambiguity, staying current in fast-changing regulatory environments, and giving pragmatic advice on cross-border money movement, digital assets, and financial products.

Responsibilities

• Be the go-to legal partner for product, engineering, compliance, and leadership—embedded in day-to-day decision making.
• Help structure and review products involving money transmission, stored value, FX, and settlement.
• Advise on U.S. and global securities and issues across tokenized assets.
• Lead legal strategy on crypto and digital assets, including custody, transfers, staking, stablecoins, and regulatory classification.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements (vendors, banks, payment partners, APIs, custodians, etc.)
• Support regulatory exams, audits, and inquiries as needed.
• Work closely with compliance to design scalable, practical controls that align with business goals.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school and licensed (or license-eligible) to practice law.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in fintech, financial services, crypto, or a top law firm with strong regulatory exposure.
• Up-to-date knowledge of securities law, especially as it applies to fintech and digital assets.
• Strong understanding of crypto regulatory frameworks (U.S. and global) and how they apply in practice.
• Experience with or deep familiarity with cross-border money transfers, payments, or FX
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-ambiguity startup environment
• Business-minded, pragmatic, and willing to roll up sleeves
• Excellent judgment, communication skills, and ability to explain complex legal issues clearly.

Nice to Haves

• Experience working directly with regulators
• Familiarity with non-U.S. regimes (EU, UK, APAC, LATAM)
• Background in payments, banking-as-a-service, or crypto infrastructure
• Startup or high-growth company experience

Why You’ll Love this Role

• Real ownership and influence over product and strategy
• Exposure to cutting-edge fintech and crypto issues
• A seat at the table with leadership and builders
• Opportunity to help shape how financial products are launched globally

Salary Range

Up to $180k USD per year. 

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

Stock Options 

Remote Work Environment 

Company off-sites 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Almond is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for all employees.

** Open to US Residents Only **

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