Crypto & Blockchain Tech Transactions Associate

Accounting Search; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 455,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Wellness programs

On-site counselors (Chicago/New York)

Job summary

Accounting Search is representing a leading AmLaw 25 law firm seeking an Associate Attorney for its Technology Transactions & Digital Assets Practice Group. The role focuses on cutting-edge cryptocurrency and blockchain commercial transactions for tech, fintech, and digital asset clients.

The successful candidate will handle complex technology agreements, licensing, and strategic partnerships, working closely with founders, executives, and in-house teams across multiple jurisdictions.

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.
• 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.
• Exposure to cryptocurrency regulatory frameworks and compliance considerations is beneficial.
• 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

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Organization

Team collaboration

Business-focused advice

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

Accounting Search is representing a leading AmLaw 25 law firm seeking an Associate Attorney for its Technology Transactions & Digital Assets Practice Group. The role focuses on cutting-edge cryptocurrency and blockchain commercial transactions for tech, fintech, and digital asset clients.

The successful candidate will handle complex technology agreements, licensing, and strategic partnerships, working closely with founders, executives, and in-house teams across multiple jurisdictions.