Special Counsel, Digital Assets

Overview

A leading internet financial platform company is seeking a Special Counsel, Digital Assets to join their Legal team. This senior individual contributor role focuses on providing expert legal guidance on digital asset and platform capabilities, supporting innovative fintech products within a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on digital asset issuance, tokenized assets, custody frameworks, and on-chain settlement models.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to support the design and launch of new platform features, including AI-enabled tools related to digital assets and financial infrastructure.
• Assess legal and regulatory implications of integrating artificial intelligence into asset lifecycle management, risk scoring, compliance automation, and customer-facing products.
• Monitor and analyze global regulatory developments in crypto, AI governance, and financial services, translating them into actionable guidance.
• Lead complex legal workstreams independently across product lifecycles, balancing innovation, risk mitigation, and time-to-market.
• Draft and review product-related agreements, disclosures, policies, and terms of use concerning digital asset issuance and distribution.
• Identify legal risks early in product planning and propose practical mitigation strategies that maintain development velocity while protecting the business.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of legal experience, including at a leading law firm and/or in-house at a fintech, crypto, or financial services company.
• Deep expertise advising on digital asset products, tokenized financial infrastructure, or blockchain-based systems.
• Proven experience supporting the launch of complex financial or crypto products in regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks affecting digital assets and emerging AI-enabled financial technologies.
• Ability to independently scope and lead high-impact legal initiatives across cross-functional teams.
• Skilled at translating complex regulatory concepts into clear, practical product guidance.
• Strong business judgment and ability to navigate ambiguity in rapidly evolving technical environments.
• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent degree with active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience advising on cross-border product launches or global regulatory coordination.
• Familiarity with decentralized finance (DeFi), smart contracts, or programmable asset architectures.
• Knowledge of AI governance frameworks, model risk considerations, or regulatory guidance related to AI in financial services.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $200,000 - $262,500, determined by factors including experience, skills, qualifications, and organizational needs.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or other protected statuses.
• Accommodations available during the interview process for candidates with disabilities.

Location

Flexible work environment with opportunities to operate in multiple strong jurisdictions globally.