Associate General Counsel

Who you are

• 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

What the job involves

• 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
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Flexible vacation policy