Crypto / Blockchain Associate

Direct Counsel
San Francisco, CA
Category Customer Service
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, and collaborate across teams on high-profile, fast-moving matters.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 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, and strong writing skills.

Requirements

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

Benefits

  • Salary range: $225,000 – $435,000 + bonus
  • Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k))
  • Industry-leading professional development and wellness programs
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