FinTech & Blockchain - Counsel

Sidley Austin LLP

Job Description: Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a Counsel level candidate with 8+ years of experience for the FinTech and Blockchain practice. This position has an expectation of regular office attendance, but is open to any U.S. Sidley office; candidates should apply to the job connected to their preferred office. The practice focuses on representing digital asset trading platforms, blockchain technology companies, U.S. and non-U.S. broker-dealers, financial services firms and cryptocurrency funds. Candidates must have extensive experience with U.S. federal securities laws and interaction with the SEC; Blockchain/FinTech experience is strongly preferred. The role will work with blockchain technology companies, financial institutions and digital asset exchanges on securities law issues, private placement agent requirements, custody rule requirements, cross-border regulatory issues, as well as FINRA and SEC regulatory inquiries. This role will also structure deals involving technology companies, digital asset exchanges and blockchain token offerings. There will be regular assistance for both financial services firms and their vendors in negotiating U.S. and cross-border technology agreements for all types of services and considering the U.S. securities laws and broker-dealer regulatory issues associated with such technologies. Candidates must be admitted to or eligible to seek immediate admission in the state of the candidate’s primary office. Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Job Requirements:
Posted
Title
Counsel
Practice Areas
Corporate, Banking
Specialties
Payment Systems, Compliance/Regulatory, Securities, FINRA, Investment Funds, Broker-Dealer
Experience
8+ years
Type
Law Firm