Special Counsel, Digital Assets (Fintech)

TL;DR

Special Counsel, Digital Assets (Fintech): Providing legal guidance on innovative digital asset and platform capabilities with an accent on asset issuance, custody models, and tokenized financial infrastructure. Focus on regulatory risks, structuring compliant solutions, and enabling responsible innovation across the product lifecycle.

Location: United States of America

Salary: $200,000 - $262,500

Company

hirify.global is one of the world’s leading internet financial platform companies, building the foundation of a more open, global economy through digital assets, payment applications, and programmable blockchain infrastructure.

What you will do

• Advise on legal structures and regulatory considerations related to digital asset issuance, tokenized assets, custody frameworks, and on-chain settlement models.
• Partner with Product and Engineering to support the design and launch of new platform features, including AI-enabled tools.
• Assess legal and regulatory implications of incorporating artificial intelligence into asset lifecycle management, risk scoring, compliance automation, or customer-facing product experiences.
• Analyze global regulatory developments across crypto, AI governance, and financial services, and translate them into actionable guidance for internal stakeholders.
• Draft and review product-related agreements, disclosures, policies, and terms of use related to digital asset issuance and distribution.
• Identify legal risks early in roadmap planning and propose practical mitigation strategies that preserve velocity while protecting the business.

Requirements

• 7+ years of legal experience, including experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house at a fintech, crypto, or financial services company.
• Deep experience advising on digital asset products, tokenized financial infrastructure, or blockchain-based systems.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the launch of complex financial or crypto products in regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks impacting digital assets and emerging AI-enabled financial technologies.
• Ability to independently scope and lead high-impact legal initiatives across cross-functional teams.
• JD or equivalent with active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.

Nice to have

• Experience advising on cross-border product launches or global regulatory coordination.
• Experience supporting DeFi, smart contracts, or programmable asset architectures.
• Familiarity with AI governance frameworks, model risk considerations, or regulatory guidance related to AI in financial services.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work environment where new ideas are encouraged.
• Committed to visibility and stability.
• Driven by excellence.
• An inclusive financial future, with transparency at our core.