Blockchain & Digital Assets Transactions Associate

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 455,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premier medical insurance

Prescription drug coverage

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan with matching

Parental leave

Generous PTO

Wellness programs

On-site counselors

24/7 healthcare access

Family support benefits

Job summary

Associate Attorney – Cryptocurrency & Technology Transactions at a leading international AmLaw 25 firm. Hybrid roles across Dallas, LA, Chicago, and New York with exposure to premier crypto clients.

JD from a top law school with active bar in good standing and 2–5 years in tech transactions is ideal. Expect rigorous, business-focused legal work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in applicable jurisdiction, in good standing.
• 2–5 years of experience in technology transactions and commercial contracting (preferably at a law firm).
• Strong background advising technology, fintech, blockchain, or digital asset companies.
• Working knowledge of cryptocurrency, blockchain technologies, and evolving industry trends.
• Familiarity with commercial, intellectual property data rights, and risk allocation issues in technology transactions.
• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with sophisticated and entrepreneurial clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with emerging legal technology and AI-enabled tools is a plus.
• Collaborative team player with sound judgment and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Structure, negotiate, and document complex technology and commercial transactions involving blockchain and cryptocurrency businesses.
• Advise clients on technology licensing, platform agreements, SaaS arrangements, commercial contracts, and strategic partnerships.
• Counsel digital asset and blockchain companies on legal, regulatory, intellectual property, and risk management considerations.
• Support clients through the development and launch of innovative products and technology platforms.
• Analyze transaction structures and identify practical solutions to complex business and legal challenges.
• Collaborate with attorneys across corporate, regulatory, intellectual property, tax, finance, and litigation practices.
• Work directly with founders, executives, investors, and in-house legal teams on strategic initiatives.
• Monitor developments in cryptocurrency, blockchain, fintech, and technology regulation to provide proactive client guidance.

Skills

Bar admission

Technology transactions

Contract drafting

Blockchain / digital assets knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. from a top-tier law school

Job description

Associate Attorney – Cryptocurrency & Technology Transactions at a leading international AmLaw 25 firm. Hybrid roles across Dallas, LA, Chicago, and New York with exposure to premier crypto clients.

JD from a top law school with active bar in good standing and 2–5 years in tech transactions is ideal. Expect rigorous, business-focused legal work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.