Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum of 10 years legal experience, especially in fintech, broker-dealer, crypto, or investment services., Deep knowledge of U.S. securities law, FINRA/SEC/CFTC regulations, and state-level requirements., Experience advising executive leadership and managing legal risks in high-growth, regulated environments., Strong leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills, with ability to manage external counsel and build internal legal teams..

Key responsibilities:

Advise U.S. leadership and boards on legal and regulatory issues, including securities and crypto matters.

Guide product development to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

Represent eToro in regulatory interactions, audits, and third-party engagements.

Manage U.S. legal operations, including corporate governance, litigation, and legal team development.

Job description

Description

U.S, Senior Counsel

eToro is the trading and investing platform that empowers users to invest, share and learn. We were founded in 2007 with the vision of a world where everyone can trade and invest in a simple and transparent way. We have created an investment platform that is built around collaboration and investor education. On our platform, users can view other investors’ portfolios and statistics, and interact with them to exchange ideas, discuss strategies and benefit from shared knowledge. We have over 38 million registered users from 100 countries and our platform is available in 20 languages. We are a fast growing business with over 1,500 employees across 13 offices around the globe, strategically positioned to serve the needs of users. You can find out more about eToro here.

The role:

We’re looking for a highly experienced Senior Counsel to head up the U.S. legal function at eToro. This is a high-impact, strategic role for a legal leader with deep expertise in U.S. financial regulation, securities law, and the evolving crypto and fintech landscape. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, oversee legal risk, and partner closely with global and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

Advise U.S. leadership and boards on legal and regulatory issues, including securities, broker-dealer, and crypto matters
Guide product development with a focus on compliance, particularly for social trading and investing features
Represent eToro in regulatory interactions, audits, and key third-party engagements
Serve as Secretary to U.S. boards; manage corporate governance and entity maintenance
Oversee U.S. legal operations, including budgeting and team development
Draft and negotiate commercial and customer agreements
Partner with Compliance to ensure adherence to federal and state regulations
Manage U.S. litigation and coordinate with external counsel as needed
Support global legal initiatives, filings, and M&A activity
Monitor legal, policy, and litigation trends that may impact the U.S. business
Represent eToro at industry events, panels, and conferences

Requirements

10+ years of legal experience, with significant time in fintech, broker-dealer, crypto, or investment services
Strong knowledge of U.S. securities law, FINRA/SEC/CFTC regulations, and state-level requirements
Experience advising executive leadership and working in high-growth, regulated environments
Proven track record of managing legal risk in product development
Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic thinking skills
Ability to manage outside counsel and build an internal legal team

What we offer: