Associate - Corporate (Cryptocurrency & Technology Transactions)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced associate to join their Technology & Outsourcing practice group in Dallas, TX. The successful candidate will lead complex commercial transactions with a focus on blockchain and cryptocurrency matters, leveraging their deep knowledge in these areas.

Duties

• Lead complex commercial transactions focusing on blockchain and cryptocurrency.
• Draft and negotiate technology transaction agreements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide legal guidance.
• Identify and summarize key legal issues succinctly.

Requirements

• Significant knowledge and experience in crypto/blockchain.
• 2-5 years of experience in technology transactions and commercial contracting.
• Must be barred in the jurisdiction where you will practice.

Education

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

Certifications

• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Positive client-service attitude.
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent contract drafting skills.
• Comfort using AI legal tools.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages.
• Comprehensive wellness program supporting physical, emotional, mental, and financial health.
• Professional development programs.

Ranked as a Vault Law 100 international law firm, attorneys at this firm win by understanding their client's business, investing in their success, and by putting their interest ahead of their own. Associates boast working with brilliant attorneys, who are easy to work with, as well as having the opportunity for exciting, substantive legal work. The firm partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers, and shape markets. The attorneys at this firm bring their personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for their clients and the people they serve. Associate remark the firm is invested in their career destination and want to see the associates' career blossom. There is an opportunity to really grow, and the partners at the firm mentor associates and really care. The happiness factor is one of the firm's top priorities. As one associate put it, the firm is energized and it is an exciting place to be. The firms boasts a tightly-woven network of legal thought leaders who marry their passion for business with a deep, focused understanding of the law. Through their pro bono legal services, volunteer services, and charitable giving, lawyers at this firm are committed to giving back. This firm has been nationally ranked in 33 practice areas by US News.