General Counsel

BTC Media LLC; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a General Counsel to lead its legal function in a fast-paced environment focused on Bitcoin and digital assets. This strategic role involves advising the executive team on corporate governance, managing compliance across various legal domains, and navigating the evolving landscape of financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background with a passion for Bitcoin and open-source technology. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to creating a more inclusive financial future, where your expertise will directly impact the company's growth and success.

Benefits

Unlimited Vacation

Company MacBook

Health, Dental, and Vision

Remote First / Your Schedule

100% Paid Life Insurance and Disability

Qualifications

• 8+ years of legal experience, ideally in fintech or media.
• Broad legal knowledge across corporate, commercial, and regulatory domains.

Responsibilities

• Serve as legal advisor to the executive team on company-wide matters.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements and contracts.
• Track regulatory developments around Bitcoin and financial services.

Skills

Corporate Governance

Contract Negotiation

Regulatory Compliance

Employment Law

Risk Mitigation

Legal Research

Education

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school

Tools

Contract Management Tools

Job description

BTC Inc. is the parent company of Bitcoin Magazine, The Bitcoin Conference, and UTXO Management. Bitcoin opens the door to a global, inclusive monetary network free from poor financial incentives, censorship, and government manipulation. Our mission is Hyperbitcoinization, and our portfolio of brands is focused on building bridges to Bitcoin that empower more participants.

The Role

BTC Inc. is seeking a dynamic, mission-aligned General Counsel to lead and scale our legal function. As our GC, you will serve as the principal legal advisor to the CEO and executive team, overseeing all corporate, regulatory, and commercial legal matters across BTC Inc.’s brands and initiatives. You will work closely with senior leaders across media, events, and strategic finance to navigate the evolving legal landscape surrounding Bitcoin, digital assets, publishing, and financial services. This is a highly strategic and hands-on role requiring sound legal judgment, operational rigor, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

You’ll Be Doing

Corporate Legal & Governance

• Serve as legal advisor to the executive team, providing strategic counsel on company-wide legal matters.
• Manage and oversee entity formation, maintenance, and compliance across BTC Inc.’s portfolio.
• Support the Board of Directors with governance policies, resolutions, and corporate records.
• Review and maintain capitalization tables and equity documentation.

Commercial & Contract Law

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, sponsorships, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), partnership agreements, licensing agreements, and consulting engagements.
• Develop and scale contract templates and workflows to support multiple business units.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, and Operations to support deal execution and contract lifecycle management.
• Advise on employment law issues, including offer letters, terminations, independent contractor agreements, and international employment risk.
• Own risk mitigation strategies across IP, privacy, consumer protection, and defamation, especially in publishing and media contexts.
• Monitor changes in law relevant to digital assets, events, publishing, and fintech to adjust company practices proactively.

Bitcoin, Digital Assets & Financial Regulatory

• Track regulatory developments in the U.S. and globally around Bitcoin, stablecoins, and financial services.
• Advise on advertising, disclosure, and consumer communications related to financial products and services.
• Ensure compliance with securities laws, AML considerations, and data privacy as they pertain to media, commerce, and financial advisory relationships.

Outside Counsel & Legal Operations

• Manage relationships with external counsel on specialized issues (e.g., tax, IP, international law).
• Optimize legal operations by implementing contract management tools, processes, and documentation systems.
• Build the foundation for a lean, scalable legal department that can support future growth.
• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 8+ years of legal experience with a mix of law firm and in-house roles, ideally in fintech, media, or venture-backed companies.
• Broad-based legal knowledge with the ability to advise across corporate, commercial, and regulatory domains.
• Comfort with ambiguity, change, and interpreting developing legal frameworks around Bitcoin and digital assets.
• Ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, business-focused guidance.
• Strong writing, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for Bitcoin, open-source technology, and individual sovereignty is a significant plus.

Why Join Us?

Our mission is the starting point for Why . Hyperbitcoinization is both daunting and wildly important, and there are decades worth of complex problems to solve, products and services to be built, and billions of people to onboard. Our work is cut out for us, but we're passionate about a future where money is better, borderless, and more inclusive, with a sounder incentive structure at the base layer. We design big goals and let our teams get after them. We're continuously developing a principled culture that reflects the ethos we find in what Bitcoin represents. Every full-time employee receives:

• Unlimited Vacation
• Company MacBook
• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Remote First / Your Schedule
• 100% Paid Life Insurance and Disability
• Work alongside a talented, fast-paced team solving complex problems
• The opportunity to connect and network with the Bitcoin industry and leaders in the space.