Corporate Associate Attorney - Crypto/Blockchain

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Washington, DC

Corporate Associate Attorney - Crypto/Blockchain

Attorney

2-10 yrs required

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Job Title: Corporate Associate Attorney - Crypto/Blockchain
Job Location: Washington, DC

Job Overview:
A leading law firm is actively seeking a skilled Corporate Associate Attorney to join its growing team in Washington, DC. This role is ideal for an attorney with 3-6 years of experience in corporate transactions, particularly within the crypto and blockchain sectors. The successful candidate will work with cutting-edge clients in the web3 space, advising on a variety of complex crypto-related transactions, including venture capital deals, token issuances, and more.

Duties:

• Advise clients on venture capital transactions involving crypto token rights and token warrants.
• Support the issuance of crypto tokens, digital assets, and NFTs for clients.
• Facilitate primary and secondary sales of crypto tokens and digital assets.
• Assist in the creation and management of offshore structures for crypto token and digital asset issuances.
• Provide legal counsel on regulatory and securities law concerns related to crypto tokens and blockchain technology.
• Collaborate with clients across industries such as fintech, digital media, gaming, and more, addressing a wide range of emerging technology challenges.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of transactional experience, specifically advising on crypto and blockchain-related matters.
• Strong understanding of blockchain technology and digital asset markets.
• Familiarity with securities law and regulatory issues affecting crypto tokens.
• Proven ability to handle complex transactions with deep attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active Bar membership in Washington, DC (or the ability to waive into the DC bar).

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with the latest trends and regulatory developments in blockchain and crypto technology.
• Experience with advising clients across a variety of emerging industries, including fintech and digital assets.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their families, including same-sex and opposite-sex spouses/domestic partners and children up to age 26.
• Monthly wellness reimbursements and 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support.
• Family-building benefits such as IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing assistance.
• Paid parental leave and in-home backup childcare services.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with employer contributions and flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Career coaching and support for working parents, including tutoring and college coaching.
• 401(k) retirement plan with firm contributions.
• Life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, and other voluntary insurance options.
• CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues paid by the firm.
• Flexible commuting and parking benefits.