Counsel @ Digital Asset Investment Fund

Whistler Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Carry program participation

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm in New York is seeking a Counsel to support fund formation and management, regulatory guidance, and portfolio company support in the digital asset space. Ideal candidates will have a JD with NY Bar admission and 3-6 years of legal experience. Excellent drafting and negotiation skills are essential. This full-time role offers a competitive salary with annual bonus and participation in a carry program.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of legal experience.
• Strong experience with open-end funds.
• Experience with token offerings and DeFi protocols preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead fund formation and management for venture and hedge fund strategies.
• Provide regulatory guidance on digital asset investments and compliance.
• Draft and negotiate investment agreements.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Interest in blockchain

Education

JD with NY Bar admission

Job description

Position

Counsel supporting all activities across fund formation and management, portfolio company support, and regulatory guidance in the digital asset space. Reports to Assistant General Counsel.

Compensation

• Base pay: $250,000 – $275,000 per year
• Annual bonus
• Carry program participation

Key Responsibilities

• Lead fund formation and management for venture and hedge fund strategies
• Provide regulatory guidance on digital asset investments and compliance
• Draft and negotiate investment agreements and transaction documents
• Advise blockchain/crypto portfolio companies on various legal matters
• Monitor and interpret evolving crypto regulations

Requirements

• JD with NY Bar admission
• 3–6 years of legal experience
• Strong experience with open-end funds
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Interest in blockchain and cryptocurrency related matters
• Experience with token offerings, DeFi protocols, and crypto compliance is preferred but not required

Contact

This search is being led by Wolf ([e-mail]) at Whistler Partners. Please contact them for a confidential conversation.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Location: New York, NY

About Whistler Partners

Whistler Partners is a boutique matchmaking firm focused on counseling elite attorneys over the course of their careers.