Digital Assets Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level to senior associate with four to seven years of experience in digital asset regulatory and/or transactional matters to join their team in New York, NY or Washington, DC. The candidate should have a background in digital asset-related transactions, stablecoin/token issuances, product counseling, and state and federal regulatory issues, with a focus on Commodity Futures Trading Commission or Securities and Exchange Commission matters.

Duties

• Advise on digital asset-related transactions and regulatory compliance.
• Provide counsel on stablecoin and token issuances.
• Navigate state and federal regulatory issues.
• Focus on matters involving the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission.

Requirements

• Four to seven years of relevant experience.
• Experience at a peer firm or in-house preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Admission to the bar in New York or Washington, DC.

Skills

• Strong understanding of digital asset regulations.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex transactions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.

This prestigious DC office houses lawyers that handle sophisticated and exceptional work for top level clientele. This firm has an international presence, and recruits heavily from the best law schools that Washington DC has to offer, giving the office a nice local feel that separates its culture from that of its counterpart offices in other cities.