Summary

We seek experienced and passionate corporate legal affairs counsel to support all our corporate development activity globally. This strategic role involves leading negotiations with various partnerships, lead all the corporate governess work across all the company entities and help shaping the future ecosystem of digital assets. You'll report directly to the General Counsel of Privacy and Business Affairs, acting as a vital bridge between legal and various global teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead a Corporate Transaction Practice: 

1. Work closely with business partners to negotiate, structure and draft legal agreements related to key corporate transactions, such as M&A, partnerships, and joint ventures. 

Manage a Broad Portfolio of Company Matters: 

1. Work closely with partners in Compliance and Finance to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements across the company’s global entities.
2. Advise on best practices for Intellectual Property protection and value maximization. 
3. Serve as trusted advisor on corporate litigation matters as well as other kinds disputes. 

Shape the Future of Digital Assets:

1. Play a key role in developing legal frameworks for the company’s network of digital asset products and services. Stay ahead of trends and regulatory developments in cryptocurrency and fintech, offering legal solutions that support innovation and growth.

Qualifications:

1. Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admission to the NY bar. 
2. Minimum of 7 years of legal experience in corporate law, preferably in law firms, tech, or SaaS companies. Financial services background is a bonus. 
3. Demonstrated experience working with financial institutions and structuring legal partnerships. 
4. Familiarity with corporate governance best practices on a global scale.
5. Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

Beyond the Checklist

1. Demonstrate exceptional follow-through and a strong sense of ownership.
2. Excel in written and verbal communication, clearly conveying complex legal matters.
3. Approach challenges proactively, anticipating issues and developing effective solutions.
4. Be highly adaptable and collaborative, embracing cutting-edge technologies to amplify Fireblocks' performance.

This is your chance to shape the future of digital assets in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Join Fireblocks and make a real difference!

For employees hired to work from our NYC HQ, Fireblocks is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range is specific to New York City, and takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are reviewed when making a hiring decision, such as years of experience, skills, and other business needs.

It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the pay range and each compensation decision is dependent on each individual case. A reasonable base salary range estimate for this position is $203,000 to $267,000. The base salary is one component of the total compensation package, which for some roles may include a target bonus, a very competitive equity grant, and very generous benefits. While we believe competitive compensation is a critical aspect of you deciding to join us, we do hope you also spend time considering why our mission and culture are right for you. We are creating something transformational here, and we hope you are as excited about the future as we are.

Skills

• Communications Skills
• Compliance Knowledge
• Legal Consulting
• Negotiations Skills
• Team Collaboration