Associate General Counsel, Crypto Services

Overview

A leading digital asset platform is seeking an Associate General Counsel to provide legal guidance on the development, launch, and scaling of crypto and financial services products across multiple jurisdictions. This role involves working closely with product, engineering, compliance, risk, and commercial teams to ensure regulatory readiness and support business growth in a fast-paced, global environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal advisor to product teams for new product design, launch, and scaling across global markets
• Identify, assess, and advise on regulatory and legal considerations impacting 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 compliance with regulatory, licensing, and consumer protection requirements
• Monitor and interpret global regulatory developments related to digital assets, custody, payments, stablecoins, and financial services, translating them into actionable business guidance

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the New York bar
• 10+ years of legal experience with significant focus on regulated financial technology companies
• Extensive expertise in payments regulation, digital asset custody, and related regulatory frameworks
• In-house legal experience at a fintech or digital asset company
• Proven 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
• Experience working with financial institutions and structuring legal partnerships
• Familiarity with corporate governance best practices on a global scale

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base salary range: $202,000 to $265,000
• Total compensation package may include a target bonus, competitive equity grant, and comprehensive benefits

Location

• Not specified

This role offers the opportunity to impact product strategy, regulatory compliance, and go-to-market execution within the evolving digital assets ecosystem.