Associate General Counsel, Crypto Services

About the role

This role involves acting as the primary legal advisor for product teams at Fireblocks, a company providing digital asset solutions to financial institutions and Web3 companies. The position focuses on supporting the entire product lifecycle, from design and launch to scaling new features across various global markets. A key aspect is identifying and assessing legal and regulatory considerations that impact product functionality, distribution, and user experience.

The legal team at Fireblocks operates at the intersection of law, technology, and financial regulation, playing a central role in the company's global strategy. This position requires close collaboration with product, engineering, compliance, and senior leadership. Success in this role means enabling business growth while effectively managing legal and regulatory risks in a rapidly evolving digital asset ecosystem.

Responsibilities include providing strategic guidance on regulatory readiness, go-to-market planning, and international expansion. The role also involves drafting and maintaining legal documentation for customer-facing products, advising on marketing in light of regulatory requirements, and monitoring global regulatory developments related to digital assets, custody, payments, and stablecoins to provide actionable business guidance.

The base salary for this position is estimated to range from $202,000 to $265,000, which is one component of a total compensation package that may include a target bonus and equity.

Skills that matter here

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admission to the NY bar: This is a foundational requirement for practicing law in this role, specifically within the New York legal framework.
• 10+ years of legal experience with significant focus on regulated financial technology companies: Extensive experience in fintech is critical for navigating the complex regulatory landscape of digital assets and financial services.
• Extensive expertise in payments regulation, digital asset custody, and related frameworks: This expertise is essential for advising on the core services Fireblocks offers and ensuring compliance with specific industry regulations.
• In-house experience at a fintech or digital asset company: Prior in-house experience will enable the candidate to understand the operational and strategic needs of a technology company in this sector.
• Track record of successfully launching regulated financial products in multiple jurisdictions: This demonstrates the ability to manage the legal complexities of bringing new financial products to market globally.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills: These skills are necessary for creating clear legal documentation, engaging with various stakeholders, and conveying complex legal concepts effectively.

Who this role suits

• A legal professional who thrives in a high-pressure environment with limited resources.
• Someone with a proven ability to work with financial institutions and structure legal partnerships.
• An individual who is adept at monitoring global regulatory changes and translating them into practical business guidance.
• A candidate familiar with corporate governance best practices on a global scale.

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.