Crypto Companies Ramp Up Job Postings for Legal Support

Yesterday's crypto legal drama, centered around the resignation of Binance's CEO and the ongoing legal battle between Kraken and the SEC, has further intensified the need for robust legal counsel within the crypto space, causing a serge in the amount of legal-related job postings being listed over night. These high-profile cases highlight the intricate and mirky legal landscape that crypto companies are being pushed navigate, emphasizing the importance of having skilled legal professionals on board.

What wasn't obvious yesterday, is clearly obvious now.

Companies like OKCoin, Circle, and others are actively seeking legal professionals to provide guidance and ensure compliance. Interested in one of these roles? Here's a comprehensive list of crypto companies hiring legal-related positions:

• Circle
• Crypto.com
• Copper.co
• Blockchain.com
• Swissborg
• Coinbase
• Okcoin
• CleanSpark
• Ripple
• Magic
• FalconX
• OKX
• Sardine
• Uniswap Foundation
• Binance

& even the SEC:

The average salary for a compliance professional in the crypto space varies depending on experience, location, and specific role. However, according to the Metaintro database, salaries for compliance positions based in the United States ranges from $140,000 to $325,000 per year.

In addition to base salary, crypto compliance professionals can also expect to receive bonuses targets of 10%-15%, commissions, and other forms of compensation (like tokens and benefits).

Here are some of the factors that can affect the salary of a crypto compliance professional:

• Experience: The more experience a compliance professional has, the higher their salary will be.
• Location: Compliance professionals in major metropolitan areas, such as New York City and San Francisco, typically earn higher salaries than those in smaller cities and towns.
• Specific role: Compliance professionals with specialized skills, such as AML/KYC compliance or regulatory compliance, can earn higher salaries than those with more general compliance skills.
• Company size: Compliance professionals at large companies typically earn higher salaries than those at small companies.

The demand for crypto compliance professionals is expected to continue to grow in the coming years, as the crypto market continues to mature and regulators increase their scrutiny of the industry. This means that salaries for crypto compliance professionals are likely to continue to rise.

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