--- title: 'Product Counsel, Crypto at Figure Lending' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/product-counsel-crypto-figure-lending-new-york-8xrwtz2yr36j' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-09' --- # Product Counsel, Crypto at Figure Lending - **Company:** Figure Lending - **Location:** New York, NY / San Francisco, CA - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-05-04 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/figure/jobs/8509324002 ## Job description ## About Figure Figure (NASDAQ: FIGR) is transforming capital markets through blockchain. We’re proving that blockchain isn’t just theory - it’s powering real products used by hundreds of thousands of consumers and institutions. By combining blockchain’s transparency and efficiency with AI-driven automation, we’ve reimagined how loans are originated, funded, and traded in secondary markets. From faster processing times to lower costs and reduced bias, our technology is helping borrowers, investors, and financial institutions achieve better outcomes. Together with our 170+ partners, we’ve originated over $22 billion in home equity loans (HELOCs) on our blockchain-native platform, making Figure the largest non-bank provider of home equity financing in the U.S. Figure’s ecosystem also includes YLDS, an SEC-registered yield-bearing stablecoin that operates as a tokenized money market fund, and several other products and platforms that are reshaping consumer finance and capital markets. We’re proud to be recognized as one of [Forbes’ Most Innovative Fintech Startups in 2025](https://www.forbes.com/lists/fintech50/) and [Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Finance and Personal Finance](https://www.fastcompany.com/91269557/finance-personal-finance-most-innovative-companies-2025). ## About Figure We are looking for someone who wants to innovate at the intersection of crypto and securities. If this is you, you’ll be part of a team building Figure’s marketplaces and products. Figure Markets has a global marketplace platform that supports issuing and trading of digital assets, securities, and non-securities, using blockchain. You’ll have experience in one or more of the following jurisdictions: Americas, Europe, Asia, Middle East. Our Legal team plays a central role in Figure Markets’ hyper-growth and the realization of our mission of leveraging blockchain to transform financial services. Open to both in-person and remote candidates, who will report to a Senior Counsel working out of New York. ## What You’ll Do - Provide leadership in legal affairs for markets and products, providing sound advice on federal and state securities, banking, and insurance laws and rules - Provide day-to-day legal, business, and strategic advice to internal markets-focused teams, addressing challenges and offering solutions in the development and implementation of groundbreaking Real-World Asset digital tokens and related financial products and services - Offer comprehensive legal guidance throughout the product life cycle, from conception through to launch, operation, and eventual sunset, aiding in both the construction and, when necessary, the dismantling of products - Remain up-to-date on existing and changing relevant digital assets, blockchain, securities, and technology laws and regulations to ensure compliance therewith - Develop and deliver both forward-looking and ad hoc guidance to the marketing and design teams regarding matters pertaining to the product lifecycle and other related initiatives. - Establish or continue to build strong and positive relationships with affiliates and other ecosystem players for effective product lifecycle ## What We Look For - The ideal candidate has deep financial markets experience in the securities and cryptocurrency industry, including at least 5+ years of experience practicing as either outside counsel or in-house counsel for financial services firms (mutual fund, broker-dealer, investment advisor, OTC trading businesses, money transmitter dealing in virtual assets preferred) - Substantial subject matter expertise in securities matters, including the Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and Investment Company Act of 1940 - Experience working as an examiner, attorney, or industry specialist at a regulatory agency (SEC,  CFTC),  a plus - Strong negotiation skills and ability to prepare and negotiate financial agreements (e.g., prime brokerage, trading agreements, lending, and derivatives documentation) - Deep knowledge and understanding of the compliance and regulatory requirements around financial markets and crypto assets, including the regulation of RWA digital assets and crypto transactions and platforms, and blockchain technology matters (e.g., smart contracts and digital wallets) in the provision of financial services and products - Product counseling experience in blockchain, crypto, and securities products, including the ability to apply laws and regulations to new products and/or technologies, and the ability to review products and related functionality for compliance with applicable laws - Interest in digital assets, blockchain technology, and the innovations brought about by decentralized applications and DeFi - J.D. and membership with at least one state bar - Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills for both in-person and remote audiences - Ability to own, organize, prioritize, and manage projects effectively - Adhere to all company security policies and data handling procedures - Complete mandatory security awareness training within required timeframes - Promptly report any suspected security incidents or suspicious activity to the Security team Salary - Base Compensation Range: $166,980 - $250,470/yr - 25% annual bonus target, paid quarterly - Company equity in the form of RSUs This is the compensation range for the role in the United States. Actual compensation may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, internal equity, and evolving business needs. While most offers are generally made within the middle of the range, final compensation is determined based on the factors above. ## Benefits - Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance with 100% employer-paid premiums for employees and their dependents on select plans - Company HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, 401k, and commuter benefits - Employer-funded life and disability insurance coverage - 11 Observed Holidays & PTO plan - Up to 12 weeks paid family leave - Continuing education reimbursement Depending on your residential location certain laws might regulate the way Figure manages applicant data. California Residents, please review our [California Employee](https://www.figure.com/ca-employee-privacy-notice/) and [General Workforce Privacy Notice](https://www.figure.com/workforce-privacy-notice/) for further information. By submitting your application, you are agreeing  and acknowledging that you have read and understand the above notice. Figure will not sponsor work visas for this position. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. #LI-RF1 #LI-Remote ## About Figure Lending ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Figure is a financial technology company leveraging blockchain and AI to originate and securitize home equity lines of credit and other consumer loan products. - **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: FIGR) - **Headquarters**: New York City, New York, United States - **Founded**: 2018 - **Founders**: Mike Cagney (Co-Founder, Executive Chairman), June Ou (Co-Founder, Advisor, Board Member) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Financial Services – Consumer Lending / Fintech - **Target customers**: B2C (homeowners seeking HELOCs, cash-out refinance, crypto-backed loans) and B2B (350+ partner banks, credit unions, fintechs, home improvement companies) - **Mission / Purpose**: “Building the future of capital markets at the intersection of blockchain and AI” – reducing costs and increasing efficiency in the private credit marketplace. ## Products & Services - **Figure HELOC**: Home equity line of credit – approval in under 5 minutes, funding in as few as 5 days. Rates as low as 6.75% APR. Borrow up to $750,000. [figure.com](https://www.figure.com/) - **Crypto-Backed Loan**: Borrow against BTC, ETH, or SOL with interest-only payments for a 12-month term. [figure.com](https://www.figure.com/) - **DSCR Refinance**: Debt Service Coverage Ratio refinance for real estate investors using rental income (not personal income) for qualification. [figure.com](https://www.figure.com/) - **Cash-Out Refinance**: Consolidate debt or access equity with a single monthly payment. [figure.com](https://www.figure.com/) - **Democratized Prime**: Lend cash or crypto for up to 9% yield, or borrow with a Flex Rate Loan. [figure.com](https://www.figure.com/) - **YLDS Stablecoin**: SEC-approved interest-bearing stablecoin issued by Figure. [figure.com](https://www.figure.com/about/) ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (public company; market cap not provided in search results) - **Key Metrics**: - **Annual Revenue**: $506.9M (LinkedIn estimate) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/figuretechnologies) - **Total Funding**: $2.6B across 16 rounds [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/figuretechnologies) - **Headcount**: 469 employees (+35.3% YoY) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/figuretechnologies) - **Scale**: $25B+ equity unlocked, 253K+ households served [figure.com](https://www.figure.com/) - **Market Position**: #1 non-bank HELOC lender in the U.S.; 40% of HELOC volume transacted on Figure Connect; 75% market share in real-world asset tokenization [figure.com](https://www.figure.com/about/) - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, Barclays, Jefferies (HELOC securitization ratings); Janus Henderson (first sale of crypto-backed loan pool); partnerships with OpenAI GPT, Google Gemini [figure.com](https://www.figure.com/about/) - **Growth Signals**: Acquired HomeBridge Financial Services (2021); first SEC-approved interest-bearing stablecoin; AAA-rated HELOC securitizations; processing costs slashed 20x in 2025 alone. ## Competitive Advantages - **Blockchain-native platform** that removes intermediaries, enabling faster approvals and lower costs. - **AI-enhanced lending** (powered by OpenAI GPT, Google Gemini) for near-instant underwriting. - **Vertically integrated capital markets platform** – origination, custody, trading, and securitization of whole loans. - **First-mover status**: First SEC-approved interest-bearing stablecoin, first non-bank to achieve AAA-rated HELOC securitizations. - **Broad partner network**: 350+ B2B partners embedding Figure’s technology. ## Strategic Focus - **Expand the capital markets platform** to cover consumer assets beyond home equity (e.g., crypto-backed loans, DSCR refinance). - **Scale stablecoin (YLDS)** for institutional and retail use. - **Continue AI and blockchain integration** to further reduce costs and improve speed. - **Grow loan origination volume** through partner channels and direct-to-consumer digital experience. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Values**: “Good people, shared values, & a supportive environment” – emphasis on inclusion, innovation, customer success, and integrity. [figure.com](https://www.figure.com/careers/) - **Work Model**: Hybrid / remote flexibility – offices in San Francisco, CA; New York, NY; Reno, NV; St. Louis, MO; Charlotte, NC. Many roles listed as “Remote” (e.g., Director, Crypto Protocols; Product Counsel, Crypto). [greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/figure/jobs/8451115002) - **Growth Trajectory**: Rapid headcount growth (+35% YoY) and public-company status signal strong scaling phase. - **Engineering & Innovation**: Opportunity to work at the intersection of blockchain, AI, and consumer finance; teams building protocols, stablecoins, and AI-driven lending. - **Diversity & Inclusion**: Equal Opportunity Employer committed to mutual respect. [figure.com](https://www.figure.com/careers/) - **Perks & Recognition**: Named to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies (2024, 2025); Investopedia Best HELOC 2025; Money.com 2025. ## Sources 1. [figure.com/about](https://www.figure.com/about/) – Company overview, metrics, leadership, awards 2. [figure.com](https://www.figure.com/) – Product descriptions, rates, blockchain/AI positioning 3. [figure.com/careers](https://www.figure.com/careers/) – Culture, values, office locations, EEO statement 4. [linkedin.com/company/figuretechnologies](https://www.linkedin.com/company/figuretechnologies) – Headcount, revenue, funding, stock symbol, open positions 5. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/figure](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/figure/jobs/8451115002) – Current job listings, remote/hybrid indicators ## Other roles at Figure Lending - [Senior Marketing Manager, ABM](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-marketing-manager-abm-figure-lending-remote-69dfj29p8xkb) - [Site Operations Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/site-operations-manager-figure-lending-reno-5876kmtd1z7m) — Reno, NV - [Director, Digital Assets FinOps](https://feeny.ai/job/director-digital-assets-finops-figure-lending-remote-2mhykb445zwb) - [Workforce Management Forecasting Analyst](https://feeny.ai/job/workforce-management-forecasting-analyst-figure-lending-reno-msvx6d1rhv46) — Reno, NV / Charlotte, NC - [Director of Treasury & Financial Operations](https://feeny.ai/job/director-of-treasury-financial-operations-figure-lending-new-york-8jwjx2szeh5y) — New York, NY - [Post Close Operations Associate](https://feeny.ai/job/post-close-operations-associate-figure-lending-reno-6q4y099bw27a) — Reno, NV - [Director, Partnerships - Banks & Credit Unions](https://feeny.ai/job/director-partnerships-banks-credit-unions-figure-lending-remote-1facjh0scmtv) - [Customer Success Associate](https://feeny.ai/job/customer-success-associate-figure-lending-honolulu-16fd6p7bm4cr) — Honolulu, HI - [Team Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/team-manager-figure-lending-dallas-8tcvpf15sqx8) — Dallas, TX - [Senior Manager of SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-manager-of-sec-reporting-technical-accounting-figure-lending-remote-pt541jkfxzkx)