FinTech and Blockchain Counsel

A law firm based in Washington D.C. is seeking a seasoned FinTech and Blockchain Counsel with a minimum of 8 years of legal practice. The ideal candidate should possess a deep understanding of US federal securities laws, with a proven track record of interaction with the SEC, and a strong preference for Blockchain and FinTech experience. This role involves providing expert legal counsel to blockchain technology companies, financial institutions, and digital asset exchanges, with a focus on securities law matters, private placement agent requirements, custody rule requirements, cross-border regulatory challenges, and responses to FINRA and SEC regulatory inquiries. The candidate will play a pivotal role in structuring complex deals related to technology companies, digital asset exchanges, and blockchain token offerings. Additionally, the position requires providing regular assistance to financial services firms and their vendors in negotiating US and cross-border technology agreements, ensuring compliance with US securities laws, and addressing broker-dealer regulatory issues associated with such technologies.

Duties:

• Offer expert legal counsel on US federal securities laws and manage interactions with the SEC.
• Collaborate closely with blockchain technology companies, financial institutions, and digital asset exchanges to address securities law matters.
• Address private placement agent requirements, custody rule requirements, cross-border regulatory issues, and respond to FINRA and SEC regulatory inquiries.
• Lead in structuring complex deals related to technology companies, digital asset exchanges, and blockchain token offerings.
• Provide regular assistance to financial services firms and their vendors in negotiating US and cross-border technology agreements, ensuring compliance with US securities laws, and addressing broker-dealer regulatory issues.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 8 years of legal practice experience.
• Extensive knowledge of US federal securities laws with a proven history of interaction with the SEC.
• Strong background and experience in Blockchain and FinTech.
• Admission to practice law in the District of Columbia or eligibility for immediate admission.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the District of Columbia Bar or eligibility for immediate admission.

Skills:

• Comprehensive understanding of US federal securities laws and their application to Blockchain and FinTech.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in structuring complex deals involving technology companies, digital asset exchanges, and blockchain token offerings.
• Ability to navigate cross-border regulatory issues.
• Knowledge of FINRA and SEC regulatory requirements.
• Strong negotiation and contract drafting skills for technology agreements.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on ensuring compliance with US securities laws and addressing broker-dealer regulatory requirements.

This firm has a substantial DC presence and a wide range of practice areas. The firm, generally speaking, is strictly anti-competitive within its own ranks, thereby consistently earning rankings as a top place to work. Culturally, those who step on toes to move up simply won't be accepted here. The DC office has the work and the profitability to hold its own among this firm's other offices. If you have the grades, affable personality, desire to earn a market salary and actually have a semblance of family life and personal time, this is the firm for you.