Legal Counsel

United States. Posted 9 months ago

The role

The Legal Counsel will provide legal support across regulatory, transactional, and operational matters. This person will work closely with product, compliance, operations, and external advisors on digital assets and securities issues.

What you will do

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

Required qualifications

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, or Alternative trading system (ATS)

Nice to have

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

Benefits

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

About the company

Securitize is a leader in tokenizing real-world assets and is a global, fully remote team. The company is a SEC-registered broker dealer, digital transfer agent, fund administrator, and operator of a SEC-regulated Alternative Trading System (ATS).