Global Fintech & Digital Assets Counsel

TempoAtlas; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 202,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Fireblocks is building a regulated, global platform for digital assets. We seek an Associate General Counsel to serve as trusted advisor to product, engineering, and senior leadership, shaping regulatory readiness and go-to-market strategy across jurisdictions.

You will draft and negotiate product terms, monitor global developments in payments, custody, and digital assets, and partner with Risk, Compliance, and Commercial teams to advance responsible innovation in a fast-paced, global

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) required and bar admission.
• 10+ years of legal experience with regulated financial technology companies.
• Extensive expertise in payments regulation, digital asset custody, and related frameworks.
• In-house experience at a fintech or digital asset company.
• Track record of launching regulated financial products in multiple jurisdictions.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal advisor to product teams, supporting design, launch, and scaling of products across global markets.
• Identify, assess, and advise on regulatory and legal considerations for product design, functionality, distribution, and user experience.
• Provide strategic guidance on regulatory readiness and go-to-market planning across jurisdictions.
• Draft, review, and maintain global and localized product terms, disclosures, and other customer-facing legal documentation.
• Advise on product positioning and platform presentation respecting regulatory and consumer protection requirements.
• Monitor and interpret global regulatory developments related to digital assets, custody, payments, and financial services, translating them into actionable guidance.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Payments regulation

Digital assets

In-house counsel

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Cross-border governance

Partnership structuring

Financial institutions

Pressure management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Fireblocks is building a regulated, global platform for digital assets. We seek an Associate General Counsel to serve as trusted advisor to product, engineering, and senior leadership, shaping regulatory readiness and go-to-market strategy across jurisdictions.

You will draft and negotiate product terms, monitor global developments in payments, custody, and digital assets, and partner with Risk, Compliance, and Commercial teams to advance responsible innovation in a fast-paced, global