Legal Counsel

Securitize

9d • Remote

About The Position

Securitize, a leader in tokenizing real-world assets with over $3.7 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM) as of May 5, 2025, is focused on bringing the world on-chain through tokenized funds in collaboration with prominent asset managers like Apollo, BlackRock, Hamilton Lane, and KKR. Securitize operates as a SEC-registered broker dealer, digital transfer agent, fund administrator, and manages a SEC-regulated Alternative Trading System (ATS) through its subsidiaries. The company boasts a global, fully remote team comprised of top talent from the blockchain and financial services sectors. With $170 million in total funding to date, Securitize is supported by major financial and technology firms including BlackRock, Morgan Stanley, Blockchain Capital, MUFG, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Sony Finance, Banco Santander, and Coinbase. Securitize has also been recognized as a 2025 Forbes Top 50 Fintech company. We are looking for a Legal Counsel to join our expanding legal team. This position is ideal for an attorney with 3–7 years of experience, comfortable in regulated environments, and possessing practical experience with digital assets and SEC-regulated entities. The Legal Counsel will offer legal support for regulatory, transactional, and operational matters, collaborating closely with product, compliance, operations teams, and external advisors. This is a remote role offering significant responsibility and exposure to leading-edge securities and digital asset issues.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school
• Active member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar
• 3–7 years of relevant legal experience
• Prior experience working with digital assets or blockchain-based financial products
• Prior experience with one or more SEC-regulated entities, such as: Broker-dealer, Investment adviser, Transfer agent, Alternative trading system (ATS)

Nice To Haves

• Prior public company experience
• Experience advising private funds
• Experience with registered investment companies
• Familiarity with fund administration or service provider oversight
• Experience working cross-functionally in fast-moving or innovative environments

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal and regulatory matters related to digital assets, tokenized securities, and related products
• Support compliance with U.S. securities laws and regulations applicable to SEC-regulated entities
• Work closely with compliance and business teams on regulatory initiatives, product launches, and ongoing operations
• Coordinate with and manage external counsel on securities, regulatory, and transactional matters
• Assist with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial and strategic agreements
• Support regulatory examinations, audits, and information requests
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of internal legal and compliance policies
• Monitor regulatory developments affecting digital assets and securities markets

Benefits

• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Equity Grant Opportunities
• Remote Work Flexibility
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage – Employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for you and your family.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree