
Job Description
Position: Lateral Partner
Location: San Francisco, CA
Practice Area: Digital Assets, Web3, Blockchain, and Cryptocurrency Law
Location: San Francisco, CA
Practice Area: Digital Assets, Web3, Blockchain, and Cryptocurrency Law
About the Role:
A leading full-service law firm is seeking a seasoned Lateral Partner with a strong background in digital assets, blockchain, and cryptocurrency law. The ideal candidate will bring a portable book of business and a passion for advising clients at the forefront of financial and technological innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advise clients on legal and regulatory issues related to blockchain technologies, tokenization, NFTs, DAOs, and cryptocurrency platforms.
- Provide strategic counsel on compliance with SEC, CFTC, FinCEN, and global regulatory frameworks.
- Represent clients in investigations, enforcement actions, and litigation involving digital assets.
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams on matters involving tax, IP, cybersecurity, and fund formation.
- Serve as outside general counsel to Web3 and crypto-native companies.
- Contribute to business development and thought leadership in the digital asset space.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent international legal qualification.
- Minimum 10 years of legal experience, with a focus on digital assets, fintech, or financial regulation.
- Demonstrated success in client development and retention.
- Portable book of business (minimum threshold negotiable).
- Deep understanding of blockchain technologies, smart contracts, and decentralized finance (DeFi).
- Strong communication, leadership, and team-building skills.
What’s Offered:
- Access to a multidisciplinary platform with a dedicated digital assets and data management practice.
- Competitive compensation and partnership structure.
- Opportunities to lead in a rapidly evolving legal landscape.
- A collaborative, forward-thinking culture with global reach.
Application Process:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a confidential resume and summary of their book of business to kyle@cruitin.com