Corporate Associate Attorney - Crypto/Blockchain

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.

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Best Law Firm in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital firm boasts cutting-edge clients, pleasant people, and a flexible work/life balance. The firm is a global player with very deep tech roots and has been ranked among the top 10 M&A advisors in the nation. As the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, the firm is appealing to associates for fostering an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment across its attorney ranks, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, career growth, and building leadership and relationship skills with clients and colleagues. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.