Vice President, Associate General Counsel providing legal counsel on cryptocurrency and blockchain products for Fidelity. Advising on asset management services with a focus on digital assets and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
Provide legal, regulatory, and strategic advice and counsel to our Fidelity Digital Asset Management team on all aspects of Fidelity’s cryptocurrency and blockchain products and services business
Advise Fidelity Digital Asset Management on the development and ongoing operations of asset management products and services involving digital assets and blockchain technology
Advise business and control function partners in the context of new business initiatives, identification of changing laws and implementation of new legal and regulatory requirements in relation to investment products and services-related matters
Evaluate new technology and tools relating to the digital assets and related asset management product offerings
Requirements
J.D. required, member in good standing with the New York, New Jersey, California, Illinois, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and/or Massachusetts State Bar Associations
A minimum of 7-10 years of relevant experience in the practice of law having a combination of law firm and in house experience
Expertise in U.S. federal securities laws and regulations, including Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Advisers Act, the Investment Company Act, and the Commodity Exchange Act
Knowledge and experience with the intersection between the blockchain and transfer agency rules for registered fund products a plus
Substantive expertise and business acumen with the following: crypto and blockchain technology applications in financial services that may include stablecoins, crypto custody, trading, staking, payments, and DeFi, tokenization, and related blockchain and smart-contract enabled financial applications and asset management product offerings
Experience with technology startups and new business initiatives a plus
Crisp, clear business partner with oral and written communication skills, in particular the ability to reduce complex legal issues to straightforward, practical analysis and advice
Natural collaborative approach in influencing and devising pragmatic and creative solutions across a variety of issues in a dynamic environment with an entrepreneurial spirit and desire to learn
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships and credibility, internally and externally
Ability to manage outside counsel to provide excellent legal services in a cost-effective manner
Benefits
comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support
market-leading retirement
generous paid time off and parental leave
charitable giving employee match program
educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources
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