Associate - Litigation (Cryptocurrency Litigation & Regulatory Defense)

Direct Counsel
Houston, TX
Category Legal
Job Description
Role Overview

Join a leading law firm's nationally recognized, industry-exclusive crypto team as a Crypto / Blockchain Associate. This role is fully dedicated to crypto and blockchain clients and offers exposure across litigation, regulatory, bankruptcy, products, enforcement, and transactional matters.

What You Will Do

Support crypto-focused litigation, regulatory, and enforcement matters, assist with blockchain-related product development and advisory work, work on crypto bankruptcy and creditor/debtor representations, provide guidance on state licensing, trust charters, and compliance issues, contribute to token launches, stablecoins, and emerging crypto products, collaborate across teams on high-profile, fast-moving matters.

Why It Might Be a Fit

2–6 years of legal experience, strong knowledge of cryptocurrency and blockchain required, experience in crypto litigation, regulatory work, products, or government investigations preferred, excellent academic credentials and strong writing skills, bar admission in the relevant U.S. jurisdiction required.

Requirements

  • 2–6 years of legal experience
  • Strong knowledge of cryptocurrency and blockchain
  • Experience in crypto litigation, regulatory work, products, or government investigations
  • Excellent academic credentials
  • Strong writing skills
  • Bar admission in the relevant U.S. jurisdiction

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k))
  • Industry-leading professional development and wellness programs
  • High-growth, cutting-edge practice environment
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