Attorney - FinTech & Blockchain

We are a boutique law firm based in Washington, DC, providing regulatory compliance and corporate law support to companies in fast-moving, highly regulated industries. We have been advising crypto clients since 2014 and are among the earliest law firms in the country to serve this space. We think like business owners. Our attorneys are business-savvy, results-oriented, and focused on delivering legal counsel that produces measurable outcomes. We operate lean by design, which keeps our billing rates genuinely competitive and allows us to focus entirely on client results. Our FinTech and Blockchain practice covers crypto regulation, money transmitter licensing, DeFi, AI and intellectual property, blockchain compliance, and business formation for startups and growth-stage companies nationwide. POSITION OVERVIEW We are seeking an experienced attorney to join our FinTech and Blockchain practice. The attorney will advise a diverse client base, manage relationships, contribute to business development, and bring a practical, business-minded approach to complex legal and regulatory matters. We anticipate that this will initially be a part-time position with varying hours, but could eventually become full-time. This is a fully remote position. RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advise clients on FinTech, blockchain, crypto regulation, and digital asset compliance
• Counsel clients on money transmitter licensing and multi-jurisdictional payments compliance
• Guide clients through DeFi structures, tokenization, and stablecoin regulation
• Advise on AI, intellectual property, NFT/Web3 matters, and smart contract enforceability
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts across technology and business matters
• Support clients on business formation, entity structuring, and corporate governance
• Manage and grow a client portfolio; originate new business independently
• Collaborate with firm leadership on practice development and thought leadership

QUALIFICATIONS

• J.D. from an accredited law school; active U.S. bar admission in good standing
• Substantial experience in FinTech, blockchain, crypto, or emerging technology law
• Background in regulatory compliance, licensing, or digital asset matters
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and
• Proven track record at generating business.
• Clear communicator with the ability to translate complex legal issues into actionable guidance
• Entrepreneurial mindset; ability to think like an operator, not just a lawyer
• Experience in money transmitter licensing, AI/IP, or DeFi structures is a plus
• Minimum of five years of experience practicing at a nationally recognized law firm.

We are a good fit for an attorney who currently has their own solo practice and sees the benefit of being part of a 25-attorney full-service business law firm with a strong presence in the FinTech/Blockchain space, while still enjoying much of the independence, autonomy, and flexibility of having their own practice. Benefits of being part of the firm include:

• Being able to refer matters outside the attorney's areas of expertise within the firm and receive origination credit.
• Receiving work from other attorneys in the firm.
• Support from the firm's business development team to build and expand the attorney's practice.
• Firm support for client on-boarding, invoicing, and collections.

Hourly compensation ranges from $200/hour to $350/hour, depending on experience. Attorney will also receive origination credit for bringing in work that is done by other attorneys in the firm. Job Type: Contract Pay: $200.00 - $350.00 per hour Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• How many hours a week are you available to work?
• In which states are you licensed to practice?
• Are you willing to engage in some firm-supported business development activities?
• How much is your existing book of business?
• What is an hourly rate that is acceptable to you?
• How many years experience, if any, do you have working in a nationally recognized law firm?
• Discuss your track record in generating business for a law firm.
• How many years experience, if any, have you had as an attorney in representing clients in the FinTech/Blockchain sector?

License/Certification:

• Bar (Required)

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