Crypto & Tech Transactions Associate

Essenti Talent; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 455,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

On-site counselors

24/7 healthcare access

Family support

Job summary

Essenti Talent, in Dallas, TX, is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Cryptocurrency & Technology Transactions practice. The role involves handling sophisticated tech and blockchain deals for innovative clients, with hybrid work options in multiple U.S. cities.

The successful candidate will have a JD from a top-tier law school, bar admission, 2–5 years of relevant experience, strong drafting skills, and a business-focused advisory approach. Excellent communication is essential.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with 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 and blockchain technologies.
• Familiarity with commercial, intellectual property, data rights, and risk allocation issues.
• 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 and ability to manage multiple matters.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial client environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Familiarity with emerging legal tech and AI-enabled tools is a plus.
• Collaborative team player with sound judgment and 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 guidance

Skills

Technology transactions

Contract drafting

Regulatory knowledge

Blockchain experience

Legal advice

Project management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Tools

Emerging legal tech tools

Job description

Essenti Talent, in Dallas, TX, is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Cryptocurrency & Technology Transactions practice. The role involves handling sophisticated tech and blockchain deals for innovative clients, with hybrid work options in multiple U.S. cities.

The successful candidate will have a JD from a top-tier law school, bar admission, 2–5 years of relevant experience, strong drafting skills, and a business-focused advisory approach. Excellent communication is essential.