Regulatory Affairs Senior Counsel

At Mesh, our mission is to enable consumers to pay and be paid with any asset. Today, trillions of dollars in tokenized assets exist but remain largely unusable for everyday commerce. We combine a powerful orchestration engine with a seamless consumer app to unlock liquidity for the world. Backed by leading investors like PayPal Ventures, Paradigm, and Galaxy Ventures, we are building the infrastructure for the next era of the global economy. We are hiring a Senior Regulatory Counsel to help lead the legal side of Mesh’s global expansion. Working with the Chief Legal Officer and VP of Legal, you will own global regulatory strategy and market entry across LATAM, the EU, the UK, and APAC: assessing what it takes to launch in each market, shaping how our products are offered and distributed there, and driving the licensing and authorization workstreams that make it possible. You will work hand in hand with Compliance, Product, Sales, and outside counsel, and turn a complex, multi-jurisdiction picture into a clear, sequenced expansion plan. This is a hands-on role for someone who is comfortable operating across borders, legal systems, and time zones at startup speed.

Own global regulatory strategy and market-entry planning across LATAM, the EU, the UK, and APAC, including licensing and authorization requirements, sequencing, and go/no-go recommendations.

Lead the regulatory workstreams for priority expansions: the Brazil VASP/SPSAV authorization (and any related acquisition), UK FCA registration and the FSMA authorisation regime, EU frameworks (MiCAR, EMI, and PSD2), and Singapore/MAS.

Structure global product and distribution: how features are localized, offered, and distributed in each market, and the partner, reseller, and agent structures that support them.

Partner with Compliance and regional MLROs on licensing applications, regulator engagement, and change-of-control and controller approvals.

Structure and stand up local entities for new markets, including cross-border entity setup and corporate structuring.

Advise the business on market-entry risk and sequencing, translating multi-jurisdiction requirements into clear, practical guidance.

Monitor regulatory and policy developments across target markets and adjust the expansion roadmap accordingly.

8+ years of relevant legal experience, with significant time spent on cross-border or international financial services, payments, or crypto/digital-asset regulation

Deep knowledge of financial services, payments, and crypto regulatory regimes in key markets (LATAM, UK, EU, APAC)

Track record leading market-entry, licensing, registration, and authorization projects across multiple jurisdictions

Experience structuring and standing up entities, including cross-border entity formation and corporate structuring

Practical, risk-based judgment, with comfort operating across borders, legal systems, and time zones at startup speed

Strong cross-functional collaborator with Compliance, Product, and Sales, with the judgment to know what to decide versus elevate

The base salary range listed excludes commission (if applicable), equity, and benefits. The pay range represents the minimum and maximum target for new-hire compensation. At Mesh, you're not stepping into a typical role-you’re joining a rocket ship in mid-liftoff. This is the kind of place where you'll see your work ship fast, make real impact, and be able to point to something and say, "I built that." If you're energized by building, learning, and shaping something big—this is where you'll want to be.

In-Office Expectations
Employees based in our San Francisco, New York, and Bangalore hubs are expected to work from the office at least 40% of the time (approximately two days per week). Certain roles that require closer cross-functional collaboration or operational support may have additional in-office requirements, which will be discussed during the interview process. Our hybrid approach is designed to balance meaningful in-person collaboration, team building, and real-time decision-making with the flexibility to work remotely. We believe this structure supports strong execution while preserving autonomy and focus time.

That starts with competitive salary and equity that grows as you and the company grow, plus comprehensive health coverage for you and your family. Work from wherever you're most productive with our remote-friendly approach, and count on having the top-tier tools and equipment you need to do exceptional work.

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