FireblocksLegal & Compliance

Associate General Counsel, Crypto Services

United StatesFull-timeSenior$202,000 – $312,000
Posted Sep 8, 2026Deadline: Keep Open
Job SnapshotActively hiring
LocationUnited States
Job typeFull-time
Salary$202,000 – $312,000
DeadlineKeep Open

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Salary
$202,000 – $312,000
Key skills
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Fireblocks launches Flow for stablecoin acceptance

Fireblocks launched Flow on June 2, enabling PSPs and fintechs to let merchants accept digital assets and settle in their chosen stablecoin. Flutterwave was named among the launch customers.

mid-2026From the webFireblocks

Fireblocks launches native stablecoin yield product

Fireblocks made Earn generally available, giving enterprise customers native access to onchain lending for stablecoin balances through Aave markets and curated Morpho vaults.

spring 2026From the webFireblocks

Fireblocks buys TRES Finance in reported $130 million deal

Fireblocks acquired crypto accounting platform TRES Finance for a reported $130 million in cash and equity, expanding into reconciliation, financial reporting and audit-ready records.

early 2026From the webFortune

Fireblocks acquires embedded-wallet startup Dynamic

Fireblocks acquired Dynamic, whose software lets developers embed digital-asset services in apps. The deal was reported at about $90 million and broadened Fireblocks into consumer-facing wallet infrastructure.

late 2025From the webBloomberg

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What you'll own

You’ll act as the primary legal advisor to product, engineering and senior leadership, guiding the design, launch and scaling of crypto and financial services products across global markets, drafting and maintaining product terms and disclosures, and translating regulatory developments into actionable guidance.

What they're looking for

A JD‑qualified attorney with 10+ years of in‑house legal experience at fintech or digital‑asset firms, deep expertise in payments, digital‑asset custody and related regulations, and a track record of launching regulated financial products internationally.

Why this role matters

Legal insight is critical to Fireblocks’ ability to bring secure digital‑asset solutions to banks and enterprises, ensuring regulatory readiness, risk mitigation and smooth go‑to‑market execution for its core platform.

Best suited to

A seasoned fintech lawyer who thrives in fast‑paced, high‑pressure environments, enjoys cross‑functional collaboration, and can balance commercial objectives with rigorous regulatory compliance.

About this role

Fireblocks is the company bringing global finance onchain. Backed by over $1 billion in capital, we are the premier digital asset infrastructure provider trusted by thousands of industry-defining financial institutions, including banks, payment providers, fintechs, and global corporates such as BNY Mellon, BNP Paribas, ANZ Bank, Western Union, Stripe, and Revolut. Built for institutional scale and security, our enterprise-grade platform and network have powered over $14 trillion in digital asset transfers worldwide.

About the Team

The Fireblocks Legal team is a strategic partner across the company, operating at the intersection of law, technology, and financial regulation. We support the development and launch of cutting-edge digital asset products in highly regulated environments, enabling business growth while managing legal and regulatory risk. Working closely with product, engineering, compliance, and senior leadership and C-suite, Legal plays a central role in shaping Fireblocks’ global strategy in the rapidly evolving digital assets ecosystem.

About the Role

As Associate General Counsel, you will serve as a trusted legal advisor to Fireblocks’ product, engineering, and senior leadership and C-suite. You will support the development, launch, and scaling of crypto and financial services products across multiple jurisdictions. This role blends deep regulatory expertise with practical, business-oriented judgment, and requires close collaboration across Legal, Product, Compliance, Risk, and Commercial teams.

You will have a direct impact on product strategy, regulatory readiness, and go-to-market execution, bringing a strong commercial mindset while acting as a strategic partner to senior leadership in a fast-paced, global environment.

What You’ll Do

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

Required Skills

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admission to the bar
  • 10+ years of legal experience with significant focus on 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 successfully launching regulated financial products in multiple jurisdictions
  • Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment with limited resources
  • Demonstrated experience working with financial institutions and structuring legal partnerships. 
  • Familiarity with corporate governance best practices on a global scale.

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 $202,000 to $312,000. 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.

Fireblocks' mission is to enable every business to easily and securely access digital assets and cryptocurrencies. In order to do that, we strongly believe our workforce should be as diverse as our clients, and this is why we embrace diversity and inclusion in all its forms. 

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