Head of Legal and Compliance
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Job Title: Head of Legal & Compliance
Location: New York City
About Inversion:
Inversion is a technology company that develops cutting-edge products and services to enable blockchain-driven business model transformations of legacy businesses. We pursue targeted acquisitions that leverage our blockchain technology to fundamentally transform business models drive significant cost reductions and achieve industry-leading profitabilityall while maintaining operational continuity in core business functions.
By strategically combining decentralized systems with our disciplined acquisition methodology we disrupt traditional industries and build scalable high-growth and profitable businesses.
We are backed by top-tier investors in crypto and tech. Our team brings deep experience from leading financial institutions and a decade of investing in crypto and technology.
Were at an inflection point where crypto is no longer just experimentalits actionable. At Inversion youll be a pioneer in shaping how blockchain is used to create meaningful impact across industries and proving to the world that like the Internet crypto is a technology that most businesses will adopt to remain competitive.
Learn more on our website and follow us on X and LinkedIn.
Position Overview:
Inversion Labs is seeking a Head of Legal & Compliance to serve as the firms in-house expert on all regulatory legal and compliance matters related to our acquisition strategy and ongoing portfolio operations.
Reporting directly to the CEO COO and collaborating closely with the leadership team this individual will drive deep market research and analysis of latitude-spanning telecom and fintech regulationsparticularly in Latin Americawhile maintaining oversight of U.S. compliance obligations. The Head of L&C will ensure that Inversions rip-and-replace blockchain strategy anticipates and adapts to evolving legal landscapes helping guide investment decisions and post-acquisition integration.
Key Responsibilities:
Regulatory & Market Intelligence
Conduct in-depth research on telecom fintech and blockchain-related laws and regulations across target Latin American jurisdictions (e.g. Mexico Brazil Colombia) as well as relevant U.S. federal and state statutes.
Identify gaps or risks in our strategic thesisrip-and-replace of incumbent telco contracts with decentralized infrastructureby mapping local licensing requirements spectrum rules data-privacy regimes and financial services regulations.
Monitor proposed rule-makings policy papers and enforcement actions from agencies (e.g. ANATEL in Brazil CNBV in Mexico FCC in the U.S.) to assess impact on current and future portfolio companies.
Legal Research & Analysis:
Synthesize legal research into concise actionable memoranda that highlight critical compliance issues for each investment opportunity and post-acquisition integration plan.
Evaluate cross-border considerations around transferring telecom infrastructure to blockchain-based networks including interconnection agreements roaming obligations and regulatory approvals.
Assess fintech use casessuch as mobile money or remittance platformswithin Latin America identifying licensing gaps anti-money-laundering (AML)/KYC requirements and consumer protection rules.
Policy & Internal Guidance:
Draft and maintain Inversions internal compliance policies procedures and operating manualscovering areas such as anti-bribery sanctions screening data privacy and cybersecurityensuring alignment with both U.S. and foreign legal frameworks.
Serve as the primary liaison for compliance-related due diligence checklists during deal execution coordinating with the Investment Team to integrate legal findings into transaction memos and investment committee materials.
Partner with external counsel to ensure timely drafting and review of definitive documents (e.g. term sheets share purchase agreements compliance certifications) but do not act as the designated signatory or licensed attorney.
Engagement with Lobbying & Trade Organizations:
Identify retain and manage relationships with specialized lobbying firms and trade associations (e.g. Latin American telecom consortiums blockchain advocacy groups) to obtain forward-looking insights on regulatory shifts and best practices.
Represent Inversion at key industry forums roundtables and regulatory stakeholder meetingssummarizing takeaways and recommending strategic adjustments.
Ongoing Compliance Monitoring:
Oversee and execute standard compliance tasks including periodic AML/KYC reviews sanctions screenings insider trading policy enforcement and maintenance of corporate governance records.
Coordinate with portfolio company management and external compliance vendors to ensure that subsidiaries adhere to Inversions policies and local regulatory mandates post-closing.
Develop and deliver periodic compliance training modules for all Inversion employees and key portfolio company stakeholders.
Strategic Collaboration:
Work alongside the Investment Team to validate deal models by integrating legal/regulatory assumptions into valuation and operational projections.
Advise on the feasibility and timing of blockchain rip-and-replace projects relative to permit cycles spectrum auctions and fintech licensing processes.Provide ongoing counsel to portfolio executives on compliance risks ensuring alignment of corporate structures with local regulatory requirements.
Qualifications:
Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent graduate degree in Law Regulatory Affairs or related field. While bar admission is desirable this role focuses on research and policy rather than transactional practice.
Minimum of 810 years of professional experience performing complex legal and regulatory researchideally spanning telecommunications financial services fintech and/or blockchainboth in the United States and Latin America.
Demonstrated track record of interpreting cross-border statutes rulemakings and licensing requirements for telecom and fintech operators in LATAM markets (e.g. Brazil Mexico Colombia Chile).
Hands-on familiarity with U.S. regulatory frameworks including FCC rules for wireless carriers FTC/CFPB guidelines for consumer financial services FinCEN/OFAC compliance and SEC guidance on digital assets.
Exceptional ability to translate dense regulatory materials into clear executive-level summaries and recommendations.
Proven experience engaging with lobbying firms trade associations and regulatory agencies to obtain advance notice of rule changes or policy initiatives.
Prior involvement in building or maintaining internal compliance programsdrafting policies for AML/KYC data privacy (GDPR LGPD) anti-corruption (FCPA UK Bribery Act) and corporate governance.
Highly self-motivated and intellectually curious with an entrepreneurial mindset; comfortable navigating a fast-paced evolving environment where priorities shift quickly.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluency in English is required and professional proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese is strongly preferred.
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple research projects and compliance workflows simultaneously.
Proven track record of working independently and collaboratively across geographically dispersed teams.
Comfort with occasional travel throughout Latin America and the U.S. to engage local regulators attend industry conferences and conduct site-level compliance assessments.
Compensation:
Inversion offers a competitive compensation package including base salary discretionary bonus and token grants. The role provides significant potential for asymmetric upside especially for individuals who are passionate about driving innovation in the blockchain and investment space.
Why Inversion:
At Inversion you will play a key role in transforming industries through blockchain technology and private equity. This is an opportunity to work at the cutting edge of finance and technology where your contributions will directly impact both the operational and financial success of portfolio companies. If you are a strategic execution-driven leader who thrives in high-growth environments and is excited about the potential for blockchain to reshape traditional business models we encourage you to apply.
Questions:
Please contact our team at with any questions regarding this position.
Inversion is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion sex pregnancy national origin ancestry citizenship status age marital or partnership status sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability genetic predisposition veteran or military status status as a victim of domestic violence a sex offense or stalking or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring placement promotion termination transfer leave of absence compensation and training. All Inversion employees including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers are required to abide by this policy.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
