General Corporate Associate - Crypto/Blockchain

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a General Corporate Associate with expertise in crypto and blockchain transactions in New York, NY. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of transactional experience advising crypto and web3 companies.

Duties

• Advise on venture capital financings, including crypto token rights or token warrants.
• Handle crypto token, digital asset, and NFT issuances.
• Manage primary and secondary sales of crypto tokens and digital assets.
• Create offshore structures related to crypto token and digital asset issuances.
• Address general corporate, compensation, and employment matters.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of transactional experience in crypto and blockchain.
• Understanding of blockchain technology and markets.
• Familiarity with securities law and regulatory issues around crypto tokens is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Monthly wellness reimbursements.
• 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support and virtual counseling.
• Healthcare coverage for you and your spouse/domestic partner and children up to age 26.
• Family-building benefits including IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing.
• Paid parental leave and parenting support concierge.
• In-home and center-based back-up childcare.
• Tutoring and college coach for older children.
• Health Savings Accounts with firm contribution.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Pretax commuter and parking benefits.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary long-term care insurance.
• Voluntary critical illness, hospitalization, and accident insurance.
• Voluntary ID theft protection.
• Voluntary pet insurance.
• Medicare consulting.
• Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues.

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Best Law Firm in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital firm boasts cutting-edge clients, pleasant people, and a flexible work/life balance. The firm is a global player with very deep tech roots and has been ranked among the top 10 M&A advisors in the nation. As the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, the firm is appealing to associates for fostering an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment across its attorney ranks, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, career growth, and building leadership and relationship skills with clients and colleagues. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.