About this opportunity
TempoAtlas lists this Associate General Counsel, Crypto Services opportunity in washington, District of Columbia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Fireblocks is the company bringing global finance onchain. Backed by over $1 billion in capital, we are the premier digital asset infrastructure provider trusted by thousands of industry-defining financial institutions, including banks, payment providers, fintechs, and global corporates such as BNY Mellon, BNP Paribas, ANZ Bank, Western Union, Stripe, and Revolut. Built for institutional scale and security, our enterprise-grade platform and network have powered over $14 trillion in digital asset transfers worldwide.
About The Team
The Fireblocks Legal team is a strategic partner across the company, operating at the intersection of law, technology, and financial regulation. We support the development and launch of cutting-edge digital asset products in highly regulated environments, enabling business growth while managing legal and regulatory risk. Working closely with product, engineering, compliance, and senior leadership and C-suite, Legal plays a central role in shaping Fireblocks’ global strategy in the rapidly evolving digital assets ecosystem.
About The Role
As Associate General Counsel, you will serve as a trusted legal advisor to Fireblocks’ product, engineering, and senior leadership and C-suite. You will support the development, launch, and scaling of crypto and financial services products across multiple jurisdictions. This role blends deep regulatory expertise with practical, business-oriented judgment, and requires close collaboration across Legal, Product, Compliance, Risk, and Commercial teams. You will have a direct impact on product strategy, regulatory readiness, and go-to-market execution, bringing a strong commercial mindset while acting as a strategic partner to senior leadership in a fast-paced, global environment.
What You’ll Do
Serve as the primary legal advisor to product teams, supporting the design, launch, and scaling of new products and features across global markets
Identify, assess, and advise on regulatory and legal considerations affecting product design, functionality, distribution, and user experience
Provide strategic guidance on regulatory readiness, go-to-market planning, and jurisdictional expansion
Draft, review, and maintain global and localized product terms, disclosures, and other customer-facing legal documentation
Advise on product positioning, marketing, and platform presentation in light of regulatory, licensing, and consumer protection requirements
Monitor and interpret global regulatory developments related to digital assets, custody, payments, stablecoins, and financial services, and translate them into actionable business guidance
Required Skills
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admission to the bar
10+ years of legal experience with significant focus on regulated financial technology companies
Extensive expertise in payments regulation, digital asset custody, and related frameworks
In-house experience at a fintech or digital asset company
Track record of successfully launching regulated financial products in multiple jurisdictions
Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment with limited resources
Demonstrated experience working with financial institutions and structuring legal partnerships.
Familiarity with corporate governance best practices on a global scale.
It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the pay range and each compensation decision is dependent on each individual case. A reasonable base salary range estimate for this position is $202,000 to $312,000. The base salary is one component of the total compensation package, which for some roles may include a target bonus, a very competitive equity grant, and very generous benefits.
While we believe competitive compensation is a critical aspect of you deciding to join us, we do hope you also spend time considering why our mission and culture are right for you. We are creating something transformational here, and we hope you are as excited about the future as we are.
Fireblocks' mission is to enable every business to easily and securely access digital assets and cryptocurrencies. In order to do that, we strongly believe our workforce should be as diverse as our clients, and this is why we embrace diversity and inclusion in all its forms. Please see our candidate privacy policy here.
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Worksite address
washington, DC, 20022, US
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