About the role
About the Company: World is building a real human network designed to accelerate people in the age of AI. As bots and autonomous agents reshape the internet, people, institutions, and applications need a trusted way to confirm who is a real human while preserving privacy. Our products make this possible: the Orb verifies real people, World ID proves it privately, and World App enables and distributes the new applications made possible by this technology. Together, they form a new layer for AI internet. We’re one of the fastest-growing networks in tech. More than 17 million people across 160 countries have verified with World ID, and we complete over 350,000 verifications each week. World App is already among the most used wallets globally. Developers are integrating World ID to build safer online experiences and create spaces where real people can participate, earn, and be recognized in ways AI simply can’t replicate. World was founded in 2019 and launched globally in 2023. We are more than 400 people across hardware, software, AI, cryptography, mobile engineering, and global operations. Our teams come from OpenAI, Tesla, SpaceX, Apple, Google, Stripe, Meta, Coinbase, Palantir and MIT Media Lab. We’re backed by leading investors, including a16z, Khosla Ventures, Bain Capital Crypto, Blockchain Capital, Variant, Tiger Global, and Coinbase Ventures, as well as prominent operators and founders across fintech and AI. World has been featured on the cover of TIME Magazine , highlighted in Fast Company’s Next 5 in Fintech, and explored in a Bloomberg deep dive . The New York Times , Bankless and TechCrunch have all recognized our progress in identity, cryptography, AI, and global-scale hardware deployment. Our leadership is also named to the Time AI 100 . Learn more about the newest product launches from our Unwrapped event. About the Role: Tools for Humanity is seeking an experienced Regulatory and Litigation Counsel to join our dynamic legal team. In this pivotal role, you will provide legal advice on a wide range of regulatory issues, including consumer protection, financial regulations (securities, payments, anti-money laundering), sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption, and emerging challenges in the blockchain space. This position requires a proactive individual with exceptional organizational skills, capable of managing complex matters and projects across multiple jurisdictions. Key Responsibilities: Regulatory Advisement: Provide expert legal guidance on financial regulatory and consumer protection matters, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Regulatory Strategy Development: Drive the creation and implementation of strategies to address new and evolving global financial regulatory requirements. Regulatory Inquiries: Assess and respond to complex regulatory inquiries, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and implement solutions that mitigate legal risks. Resource Development: Create resources and tools that empower legal counsel across the organization to provide consistent and durable advice on financial regulatory and consumer protection issues. Project Leadership: Lead projects involving financial regulatory analysis, working closely with stakeholders across various business functions and within the legal team. Legal Landscape Monitoring: Stay updated on the rapidly changing legal landscape to anticipate and address potential challenges for our scaling business. Team Collaboration: Foster a collaborative work environment by being a supportive team player with a positive attitude. Hands-On Support: Demonstrate a willingness to engage directly in legal matters, providing practical support to the team as needed. Qualifications: 8+ years of experience in regulatory and litigation roles, preferably within the financial services or technology sectors. Government and prior in-house experiences are preferred. Strong knowledge of global financial regulations, including payments, securities, anti-money laundering, and consumer protection laws. Familiarity with blockchain technology and its regulatory landscape is a plus. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle complex legal issues effectively. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders. Proven project management skills with experience leading cross-functional initiatives. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment. A proactive and collaborative team player with a positive attitude and sense of humor. Juris Doctor from a top tier law school. Membership in at least one U.S. state bar. Pay transparency statement (for CA and NY based roles): The reasonably estimated salary for this role at TFH ranges from $255,000 - $300,000 , plus a competitive long term incentive package. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, TFH offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, vision, 401(k) plan and match, life insurance, flexible time off, commuter benefits, professional development stipend and much more! By submitting your application, you consent to the processing and internal sharing of your CV within the company, in compliance with the GDPR.