Product Counsel

About the role

zero-hash is seeking a Product Counsel to shape legal and product strategy for its fast‑growing cryptocurrency settlement solution. The role requires a smart, driven individual with experience across contract law, IP, financial services regulation, and employment law.

Key responsibilities

• Advise product, engineering, IT, business development, marketing and other teams on product development, commercialization and regulatory compliance.
• Manage various contracts including user agreements, terms of service, licensing and commercial contracts.
• Research novel legal questions and provide distilled advice to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with in‑house and external counsel on complex legal and regulatory issues.
• Build relationships with outside counsel, partners and regulators to support business goals.

Required profile

• J.D. degree with 6+ years of relevant legal experience at a top law firm, government agency or in‑house department.
• Admission to a state bar (preferably Illinois) or eligibility to register as in‑house counsel in Illinois.
• Familiarity with state and federal consumer financial services laws, data security and privacy regulations.
• Strong interest in emerging technologies, especially blockchain and cryptocurrencies.
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.

Required skills

• Experience with contract law, intellectual property, financial services regulation and employment law.
• Ability to work across functions and consult with technology development teams.
• Strong project‑management skills with attention to detail.

What we offer

• Healthcare insurance covering ~100% of employee premiums and a portion of spouse/children premiums (U.S. only).
• Vision and dental insurance (U.S. only).
• Equity participation.
• Maternity and paternity leave after 6 months.
• WeWork All Access Membership.
• Work‑from‑home yearly stipend.
• L&D yearly stipend after 6 months.