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# OG.com - Legal Counsel - Capital and Prediction Markets at Crypto.com

- **Company:** Crypto.com
- **Location:** Chicago, IL
- **Compensation:** $125k–$175k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-09-09
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/crypto/2a8eb2c0-eb04-4d85-8e8a-70835d61764e

## Job description

## About Us

OG.com is a fast-growing, CFTC-regulated Prediction Market platform powered by cutting-edge technology. We’re building an engaging marketplace where users trade on real-world outcomes - from major sports and elections to cultural and financial events. With a sleek mobile-first app and a passionate community, we’re redefining how people interact with news, probabilities, and financial markets. OG.com runs on the rails of North American Derivatives Exchange, Inc. (NADEX), a CFTC-regulated exchange operating since 2004 and was acquired by Crypto.com in 2022.

OG.com is seeking to hire a Legal Counsel - Capital and Prediction Markets in  the United States. OG.com was created from the innovative technology and product expertise of Crypto.com, which remains a key partner of OG.com. The Legal Team provides legal and regulatory advice to ensure that all products and services offered by OG.com and the partners of OG.com, including Crypto.com are compliant per U.S. law and regulations, including the U.S. Securities laws and the regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Legal Team interfaces externally with regulators and service providers in order to demonstrate compliance with applicable law and regulation for OG.com. This role will report to the Chief Legal Officer in the U.S. The primary focus for this role will be to serve as the Legal Team’s expert on the SEC law and regulations applicable to National Securities Exchanges and broker-dealers, as well as the intersection of securities laws with prediction markets and jointly regulated derivatives products offered by OG.com and its CFTC-registered exchange, clearinghouse, futures commission merchant, and affiliated introducing brokers. The Legal Team provides proactive and solution-oriented legal and regulatory advice and guidance to multiple stakeholders to enable the development and launch of OG.com products and services in a way that meets our obligations as well as the needs of our customers.  Work cross-functionally to identify, analyze, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks (while maximizing commercial opportunities) related to the introduction of new products and services.  Also represents OG.com on a variety of topics before regulators, financial partners, and other external audiences.

## Responsibilities

- You will be part of the OG.com Legal Team handling legal and regulatory matters for SEC registered businesses in the US.
- Expertise in the following areas, including the interaction of these rules and regulations in both the US and on a cross-border basis (primarily Europe), will be key for this role: Securities laws and SEC regulations and FINRA rules and regulations. Some experience or familiarity with CFTC law and regulations, as well as NFA rules and regulations is beneficial.
- Focus on legal and regulatory matters involving a diverse range of financial instruments, including securities products, tokenized securities, single stock futures, equity perpetuals, prediction markets, derivatives, and the extent of offering various products within these schema and the regulatory requirements of such financial instruments.
- Assist business units with contract terms and conditions, related negotiations, and legal support of all aspects of business operations including licensing and data provisioning.
- Assisting in drafting, reviewing and updating policies/procedures and terms and conditions and other rules related to the trading of various regulated products in the US.
- Represent OG.com on a variety of topics with the SEC.
- Reviewing marketing and sales literature, presentations, and other educational materials for compliance with applicable SEC laws and regulations.
- Work with external counsel to ensure our arrangements comply with relevant law and regulation in jurisdictions where we operate.

## Requirements

- Qualified/licensed lawyer with 3 to 5 years of experience in financial product legal and regulatory work handling issues for SEC-regulated clients in a major law firm or as a licensed entity (broker-dealer or national securities exchange) or at the SEC.
- Excellent knowledge of US financial laws and regulatory structures and track record of maintaining licenses and building products and operations under these frameworks, as well as the cross-border interaction of these laws and regulatory structures.
- Familiarity with industry practices and professional standards.
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational/project management skills, ability to handle high volume and balance competing demands.
- Ability to concisely and effectively communicate with business teams and management.
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
- Willingness to accommodate calls and meetings with different time zones when required.
- Able to identify problems, issues and able to propose solutions.

## Benefits

Competitive salary Attractive annual leave entitlement including: birthday, work anniversary 401(k) plan with employer match Eligible for company-sponsored group health, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance Work Flexibility Adoption. Flexi-work hour and hybrid set-up Aspire career alternatives through us. Our internal mobility program can offer employees a diverse scope.

Our benefits packages vary depending on region requirements, you can learn more from our talent acquisition team.

## About OG

OG, a Crypto.com company, offers CFTC-compliant technology to offer access to a federally regulated derivatives platform to trade, engage with others, climb the leaderboard, and where it pays to be right. OG provides sports fans and consumers with the opportunity to act on uncertainty, capitalize on the future, and celebrate triumph through a most comprehensive offering of sports and cultural event contracts. Make your call now at https://OG.com.

## About Crypto.com

Founded in 2016, Crypto.com is trusted by millions of users worldwide and is the industry leader in regulatory compliance, security and privacy. Our vision is simple: Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet™. Crypto.com is committed to accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency through innovation and empowering the next generation of builders, creators, and entrepreneurs to develop a fairer and more equitable digital ecosystem. Crypto.com | Derivatives North America (CDNA) is an affiliate of Crypto.com and is registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as a designated contract market and derivatives clearing organization. CDNA offers market access, through various technology services providers and brands, including OG, for the trading of prediction market contracts, as well as economic and cryptocurrency event contracts. Margined trading of prediction market contracts is subject to the certification of such products with the CFTC. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment purposes only. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

## About Crypto.com

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Crypto.com operates a comprehensive cryptocurrency exchange and financial services platform, aiming to accelerate the world’s transition to cryptocurrency.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Funding Stage: Series A, multiple past ICOs; $53.7M in total disclosed funding)
- **Headquarters**: Singapore
- **Founded**: 2016
- **Founders**: Kris Marszalek, Bobby Bao, Rafael Melo, Gary Or

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Cryptocurrency Exchange & Financial Services
- **Target customers**: B2C (over 100 million retail users globally), B2B (institutional trading, exchange API services)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet™”

## Products & Services
- **Crypto.com App**: Retail-focused mobile app for buying, selling, and trading over 250 cryptocurrencies, also offering staking, crypto-backed loans, and the Crypto.com Visa Card.
- **Crypto.com Exchange**: Professional-grade spot and derivatives trading platform for advanced traders and institutions, providing deep liquidity and low fees.
- **Crypto.com DeFi Wallet**: Non-custodial decentralized wallet that gives users full control of their private keys for interacting with DeFi protocols.
- **Crypto.com Visa Card**: A prepaid card (in various metal tiers) that lets users spend cryptocurrency at merchants worldwide and earn cashback in CRO tokens.
- **Crypto.com Price & Market Data**: Real-time crypto price tracking and portfolio management tools.
- **Crypto.com Capital**: Venture capital arm investing in early-stage crypto and blockchain startups.
- **Cronos (CRO)**: The native blockchain and token powering the Crypto.com ecosystem, used for transaction fees, staking, and governance.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (privately held); CRO token market cap fluctuates (approximately $2-4B range in recent months based on market conditions).
- **Key Metric**: Over 100 million users worldwide; annual revenue estimated at $1.2 billion (per LinkedIn).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Past investors include a Series A round of $25M (2 investors) and two ICO rounds raising a combined ~$28.7M. Key partners include Visa for the card program, Chainlink for oracle data, and partnerships with major sports leagues (F1, UFC, Paris Saint-Germain, etc.).
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount of ~2,183 with +9.8% YoY growth; operations in 10 countries with 12 offices; acquisitions include Nadex, The Small Exchange (regulated derivatives exchanges in the US), and The Card Group Pty Ltd.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Massive user base & brand recognition**: Over 100 million users, making it one of the world’s largest crypto platforms.
- **End-to-end ecosystem**: Integrated suite from retail app and card to exchange, DeFi wallet, and institutional services.
- **Regulatory emphasis**: Strong focus on compliance with licenses and registrations in key markets (e.g., US, UK, Malta, Singapore).
- **VIP marketing & partnerships**: Major sports and entertainment sponsorships (UFC, F1, PSG) drive global brand awareness.
- **Security track record**: No major hacks to date; emphasis on security and insurance coverage.

## Strategic Focus
- **Global expansion & compliance**: Growing into regulated markets (Europe under MiCA, US, UK, Asia) and acquiring regulated entities (Nadex, Small Exchange).
- **Product diversification**: Expanding into derivatives, prediction markets, sports betting, and institutional-grade trading platforms.
- **Talent & culture scaling**: Maintaining a “startup within a global company” culture while scaling headcount and adding senior hires across engineering, compliance, and product.
- **Token ecosystem growth**: Driving utility and adoption for Cronos (CRO) through staking, card rewards, and DeFi.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & values**: Known for a high-performance, “get it done” culture where clarity of thought, ownership, and grit are prized. Described as a meritocracy with a flat hierarchy where good ideas win regardless of seniority. “Leave your ego at the door.”
- **Engineering & product focus**: Strong technical team (492 people in technical roles), work on cutting-edge blockchain, DeFi, and trading infrastructure. Employees work closely with the executive team.
- **Global & diverse environment**: Team spans ~86 nationalities, with major hubs in Hong Kong, Bulgaria, Singapore, the US, the UK, and more. Hybrid work model in most locations.
- **Growth & impact**: “You are empowered to think and do things that have never been done before.” Opportunity to build from scratch in a fast-growing industry.
- **Competitive total rewards**: Competitive compensation, token grants/staking opportunities for employees, and a strong benefits package (specifics vary by region).
- **Current open roles** (~132 active postings as of mid-2026): Roles for senior backend engineers (Golang), security engineers (AI/DevSecOps), trading analytics developers, product managers (exchange, verification), and compliance managers.
- **Hybrid/Office policy**: Hybrid model in most offices (e.g., Singapore, Hong Kong, US); full remote in some roles but generally prefers in-person collaboration.

## Sources
1. [Crypto.com About Page](https://crypto.com/us/about)
2. [LinkedIn Company Page - Crypto.com](https://linkedin.com/company/cryptocom)
3. [Crypto.com Global Careers](https://crypto.com/en/careers)
4. [Crypto.com US Careers](https://crypto.com/us/careers)
5. [Crypto.com Lever Careers Portal](https://jobs.lever.co/crypto)

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