OpenSea is looking for a Senior Counsel, Legal & Compliance to lead our illicit finance and sanctions compliance program while owning our privacy and data regulatory function. This is a high-ownership role on a lean, four-person team supporting product, regulatory strategy, and commercial work in a non-siloed environment.

What You'll Do

Own and evolve OpenSea’s OFAC sanctions and counter-illicit finance compliance program, including wallet screening, alert management, and enforcement of controls
Interpret and advise on changes to sanctions regimes
Work with our compliance investigator to investigate and adjudicate edge cases, making disposition decisions on whether to block, escalate, or clear activity
Execute annual risk assessments and country risk assessments
Prepare and deliver quarterly compliance reporting to senior leadership
Lead GDPR and other privacy and data regulatory frameworks (including CCPA/CPRA)
Support product teams with privacy risk analysis for new features and integrations
Support contract negotiation as capacity allows in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Track legislative and regulatory developments and flag implications for the business
Provide input on important submissions and regulatory filings
Think about legal and regulatory risk holistically as part of a nimble team

What We're Looking For

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5–7+ years of experience in sanctions/OFAC compliance, AML, or financial crimes, with demonstrated depth of ownership
Working knowledge of privacy laws and regulatory frameworks, including GDPR and CCPA/CPRA
Strong understanding of blockchain technology, crypto, and digital asset markets
Proven judgment and decision-making experience—you’ve made disposition calls, not just escalated issues
Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, and business stakeholders
Ability to operate autonomously in a lean, fast-paced environment where you own outcomes

Nice to Have

Enthusiasm for AI tools and process innovation, with a willingness to experiment and improve how legal work gets done

Team & Environment

You will be part of a lean, highly embedded legal team of four. Our team is small but mighty, hands-on, fast-moving, and deeply committed to shipping meaningful work.

Benefits & Compensation

Compensation: $195,000 to $280,000 + equity
Health Benefits: We cover 100% Dental/Vision/Medical for employees and 90% for dependents
Flexible Time Off Policy
Parental Leave: 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Bonding & up to 8 additional weeks for the birthing parent
Mental Health: We offer access to Spring Health, covering 8 therapy & 8 coaching sessions per year
11 Company Holidays
Fidelity 401K Plan
Internet/Mobile Reimbursement Plan
Reimbursement or Monthly Snack Delivery
Company & Team retreats to get together for fun and collaboration
Team Member Co-Working and Gathering Expense
MacBook Pro & WFH Stipend
Weekly $50 Uber Eats credit

Work Mode

This role is open to candidates located in the United States. OpenSea is remote-first by design, AI-empowered by default, and guided by values that prioritize ownership, trust, and progress.

Please be aware that OpenSea participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.