Senior Legal Counsel, Digital Assets
About The Position
The FMR LLC Legal Department is seeking to hire an attorney to join the Digital Assets Legal Team as a member of the Brokerage and Wealth Management Practices Group. The Digital Assets Legal Team is responsible for advising on cutting edge legal issues spanning state and federal securities laws, crypto-specific regimes and banking law, among others. The Digital Asset Legal Team works across Fidelity, frequently collaborating with partners in Brokerage, Asset Management, the Fidelity Center for Applied Technology, and other business units to facilitate various business models that incorporate blockchain technology. You will support Fidelity’s digital assets businesses by supporting business development efforts, including contracting, managing our ongoing review of legislative changes affecting digital asset service providers and advising on new products and services.
Requirements
- J.D with 4-8 years’ experience with a law firm, financial services firm or state or federal agency, with a practice that focuses on digital assets.
- Experience negotiating commercial agreements.
- Subject matter expertise with the crypto industry and regulations impacting digital asset service providers
- Knowledge of securities and/or banking laws and regulations
- Excellent presentation, oral communication and interpersonal skills.
- A positive, practical and creative approach to problem solving.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure on complex legal matters, as part of a dynamic and creative team of lawyers in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to excellence and integrity.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Securities Act of 1933, and related SEC and FINRA rules and regulations OR the National Bank Act and related rules and regulations is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support Fidelity’s digital assets businesses by supporting business development efforts, including contracting.
- Manage ongoing review of legislative changes affecting digital asset service providers.
- Advise on new products and services.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care coverage
- Emotional well-being support
- Market-leading retirement
- Generous paid time off
- Parental leave
- Charitable giving employee match program
- Educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
