Paralegal

Employment Type: Contractor 3 months to W2 employee 

Wyre is the leading infrastructure provider in crypto. After trading over $3.5 billion in cryptocurrency assets and completing over $750 million in bank-to-bank FX payments, we have an established network of relationships with leading banks, exchanges, and decentralized partners. Using Wyre’s API, customers are able to instantly convert fiat to crypto globally in over 50 countries, in 8 different fiat currencies, and 3 cryptocurrencies. We focus on compliance, licensing, regulatory, liquidity and payment processing aspects so our partners can do what they do best, creating amazing tools on the blockchain.

As our Paralegal, you will be supporting our Compliance team. As advocates for both our users and our business, you will balance varied perspectives and empower your team to do great work. You'll be a critical part in shaping the future of our Company.

We’re excited to have you join us on this adventure.

This role reports to the Chief Compliance Officer.

Responsibilities

• You will report to and assist the company on contract and legal document review, editing, and organization
• Maintain and create corporate records and provide support for Wyre’s money transmission licensing program in the U.S., licenses in other jurisdictions, and assistance on documentation for the AML compliance program where necessary
• Help prepare, review, and negotiate contracts with third-party vendors and service providers
• Assist with Finance and Human Resources matters where needed
• Have the flexibility and willingness to work on a broad variety of other legal matters

Requirements

• You need to be able to work in an extremely ambiguous industry
• Self-starter, entrepreneurial spirit
• Extremely organized
• Low ego and not scared to roll up your sleeves and get your hand dirty
• 3+ years of experience as a paralegal or similar legal role at a law firm or in-house, preferably at a FinTech or a Money Transmitter. 
• Experience in litigation, law enforcement response, or compliance; risk at a FinTech, and preferably a Money Transmitter.
• Experience in drafting, negotiating, and/or processing legal documents for a FinTech, and working with third-party vendors
• Entrepreneurial and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to thrive under minimal guidance
• Ability to address problems and think critically with minimal supervision
• Outstanding interpersonal skills 
• Experience with G Suite, slack, and excel
• You thrive in an iterative environment with short feedback loops 
• Strong preference for an interest in, and experience with, cryptocurrency, basic SQL, and the NMLS system for managing MTLs

Perks & Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family 
• Work From Home 
• Computer setup of your choice 
• Unlimited paid time off to relax and recharge 
• Flexible work hours 
• 401(k) plan with corporate matching 
• Opportunity to work in a growing startup 

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