Associate General Counsel, Crypto Services

About the role

In this role, you will be the primary legal advisor for product teams at Fireblocks, providing critical guidance on the design, launch, and scaling of new products across various global markets. Your work will involve assessing regulatory and legal considerations that impact product functionality and user experience.

You will collaborate closely with product, engineering, compliance, and senior leadership teams to navigate the complexities of legal frameworks in the rapidly evolving digital asset landscape. Success in this position means effectively managing legal risks while enabling business growth and innovation.

The salary for this role ranges from $202,000 to $265,000, which reflects the seniority and expertise required.

Skills that matter here

• Juris Doctor (JD): A JD is essential for providing legal guidance and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Regulated financial technology experience: Your background in fintech will be crucial for advising on the launch of financial products.
• Drafting and negotiation skills: These skills are necessary for creating and maintaining legal documentation.

Who this role suits

• You have over a decade of legal experience, particularly in regulated financial environments.
• You thrive in high-pressure situations and can manage multiple priorities effectively.
• You possess excellent communication skills and can translate complex legal concepts to non-legal teams.
• You have a proven track record of launching regulated products across different jurisdictions.

From the employer

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the primary legal advisor to product teams, supporting the design, launch, and scaling of new products and features across global markets
• Identify, assess, and advise on regulatory and legal considerations affecting product design, functionality, distribution, and user experience
• Provide strategic guidance on regulatory readiness, go-to-market planning, and jurisdictional expansion
• Draft, review, and maintain global and localized product terms, disclosures, and other customer-facing legal documentation
• Advise on product positioning, marketing, and platform presentation in light of regulatory, licensing, and consumer protection requirements
• Monitor and interpret global regulatory developments related to digital assets, custody, payments, stablecoins, and financial services, and translate them into actionable business guidance

Required Skills

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admission to the NY bar
• 10+ years of legal experience with significant focus on regulated financial technology companies
• Extensive expertise in payments regulation, digital asset custody, and related frameworks
• In-house experience at a fintech or digital asset company
• Track record of successfully launching regulated financial products in multiple jurisdictions
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment with limited resources
• Demonstrated experience working with financial institutions and structuring legal partnerships
• Familiarity with corporate governance best practices on a global scale.

What We Offer

• A reasonable base salary range estimate for this position is $202,000 to $265,000.
• The base salary is one component of the total compensation package, which for some roles may include a target bonus, a very competitive equity grant, and very generous benefits.
• We embrace diversity and inclusion in all its forms.