Associate General Counsel, Crypto Services
What legal & compliance roles in crypto pay
102 salaries · our own dataThis role pays $202k-$312k, above the $180k median for legal & compliance roles in crypto on this board.
As Associate General Counsel for Crypto Services at Fireblocks, you will serve as a trusted legal advisor to product, engineering, and senior leadership, supporting the development, launch, and scaling of crypto and financial services products across multiple jurisdictions. You will blend deep regulatory expertise with practical business judgment, working closely with Legal, Product, Compliance, Risk, and Commercial teams to shape Fireblocks' global strategy in the digital assets ecosystem.
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
What you bring
- A 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
- A 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 we offer
- Base salary range of $202,000 to $312,000
- Target bonus
- Competitive equity grant
- Generous benefits package
About Fireblocks
Fireblocks is a digital asset infrastructure provider backed by over $1 billion in capital, trusted by thousands of financial institutions including banks, payment providers, fintechs, and global corporates such as BNY Mellon, BNP Paribas, ANZ Bank, Western Union, Stripe, and Revolut. The platform has powered over $14 trillion in digital asset transfers worldwide.
