Crypto Onchain Attorney

United States Digital Space LLC; Washington, Menlo Park (District of Columbia, CA); Hybrid; USD 187,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid health insurance

Equity ownership

401(k) matching

AI tools access

Generous time off

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC seeks a Crypto Onchain Attorney to advise Product and Engineering on legal and regulatory considerations from design through launch across multiple jurisdictions. The role influences go-to-market strategy and ensures consistent legal framing for onchain products.

You will operate across NY, Menlo Park, and DC offices with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week, and you will leverage AI tools to support rapid research and drafting in a fast-moving

Qualifications

• You have a securities, derivatives, or financial services legal background, with experience moving into crypto-focused work, either in-house or at a law firm
• You bring 4+ years of relevant legal experience, including substantive work advising on self-custody wallets, decentralized exchanges, or tokenized assets
• You're comfortable operating across jurisdictions where regulatory guidance is still developing
• You explain legal and regulatory concepts clearly to non-legal partners in Product and Engineering
• You balance legal risk with the pace of a fast-moving product organization
• You have experience using the latest AI tooling for legal research and drafting

Responsibilities

• Serve as product counsel for the company's onchain products, advising from concept through launch
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Compliance to evaluate legal and regulatory risk for new onchain features and multi-jurisdictional launches
• Review and edit commercial contracts in support of partnerships
• Work with legal and business partners to align legal strategy across the on-chain product suite
• Track and interpret crypto regulatory developments across jurisdictions, and translate them into practical guidance for Product and Engineering teams
• Help develop legal frameworks that support the company's expansion into new onchain markets and products

Skills

Securities/derivatives/FS background

Crypto regulatory experience

Cross-jurisdictional work

Explain legal concepts to non-legal

Fast-moving product mindset

AI tooling for legal research

Job description

Join us in building the future of finance.

Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you’re ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading.

About the team + role

We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. We’re looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired to make an impact. the company isn’t a place for complacency, it’s where ambitious people do the best work of their careers. We’re a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards.

the company's Crypto Legal team supports the company's onchain products, including the company Chain, the company Wallet, and Stock Tokens. The team partners with Product, Engineering, and Compliance across multiple business lines and jurisdictions to help these products launch responsibly and on schedule. We look for attorneys who are pragmatic, collaborative, and decisive.

As a Crypto Onchain Attorney, you will serve as product counsel for the company's onchain products. You'll advise Product and Engineering teams on legal and regulatory considerations from early design through launch, and help structure go-to-market strategy across multiple jurisdictions. You will work closely with business partners throughout the Crypto organization to keep legal strategy consistent across the onchain product suite. This role has immediate, visible impact: you'll help shape how the company develops onchain finance.

This role is based in our New York, NY, Menlo Park, CA and Washington, DC office(s), with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week. What you’ll do

• Serve as product counsel for the company's onchain products, advising from concept through launch

• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Compliance to evaluate legal and regulatory risk for new onchain features and multi-jurisdictional launches

• Review and edit commercial contracts in support of partnerships

• Work with legal and business partners to align legal strategy across the on-chain product suite

• Track and interpret crypto regulatory developments across jurisdictions, and translate them into practical guidance for Product and Engineering teams

• Help develop legal frameworks that support the company's expansion into new onchain markets and products

What you bring

• You have a securities, derivatives, or financial services legal background, with experience moving into crypto-focused work, either in-house or at a law firm

• You bring 4+ years of relevant legal experience, including substantive work advising on self-custody wallets, decentralized exchanges, or tokenized assets

• You're comfortable operating across jurisdictions where regulatory guidance is still developing

• You explain legal and regulatory concepts clearly to non-legal partners in Product and Engineering

• You balance legal risk with the pace of a fast-moving product organization

• You have experience using the latest AI tooling for legal research and drafting

What we offer

• Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career

• Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching

• Top Tier benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents

• Access to the the company Employee Fund that gives eligible US employees the opportunity to invest in a private employee fund that provides exposure to the company Ventures funds.

• Access to the best AI tools on the market and continuous AI skill-building for every employee, technical or not.

• Lifestyle wallet - a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more

• Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits

• Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!

• Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.

In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits.

Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected base pay range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.

Base Pay Range:

Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC)

$187,000—$220,000 USD

Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)

$165,000—$194,000 USD

Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)

$146,000—$172,000 USD

AI Usage Disclosure:

the company uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruiting process. These tools enhance the efficiency and consistency of our hiring process; however, all hiring decisions are made by our hiring teams.

the company provides equal opportunity for all applicants, offers reasonable accommodations upon request, and complies with applicable equal employment and privacy laws. Inclusion is built into how we hire and work—welcoming different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so everyone can do their best. Please review thePrivacy Policy for your country of application.