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Legal Counsel

Securitize
United StatesPosted 7mo ago

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Location
United States
Level
Mid-level
Function
Legal & Compliance

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About this role

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Securitize is seeking a Legal Counsel to navigate the intersection of U.S. securities law and blockchain-based financial products. This role involves providing regulatory guidance, managing external counsel, and supporting the operational compliance of the firm's broker-dealer and ATS infrastructure. The attorney will work directly with product and compliance teams to facilitate the tokenization of institutional-grade assets.

  • JD from an accredited law school
  • Active member in good standing of a U.S. state bar
  • 3–7 years of relevant legal experience
  • Experience with digital assets or blockchain-based financial products
  • Experience with SEC-regulated entities like broker-dealers or ATS
Securities LawDigital AssetsRegulatory ComplianceBroker-Dealer RegulationTransactional Law

Summary written by RWA Signal. The employer’s own description follows below.

About the role (from employer)

Securitize, the leader in tokenizing real-world assets with $3.7B+ AUM (as of May 5, 2025), is bringing the world on-chain through tokenized funds in partnership with top-tier asset managers, such as Apollo, BlackRock, Hamilton Lane, KKR, and others. Securitize, through its subsidiaries, is a SEC-registered broker dealer, digital transfer agent, fund administrator, and operator of a SEC-regulated Alternative Trading System (ATS).

Securitize is a global, fully remote team consisting of top talent from the blockchain and financial services industries. Having raised $170M overall to date, we are backed by some of the largest names in finance and technology, including BlackRock, Morgan Stanley, Blockchain Capital, MUFG, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Sony Finance, Banco Santander, Coinbase, among others. Securitize has also been recognized as a 2025 Forbes Top 50 Fintech company. 

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We are seeking a Legal Counsel to join our growing legal team. This role is well-suited for an attorney with 3–7 years of experience who is comfortable operating in regulated environments and has hands-on experience with digital assets and SEC-regulated entities.

The Legal Counsel will provide legal support across regulatory, transactional, and operational matters, working closely with product, compliance, operations, and external advisors. This is a remote role with meaningful responsibility and exposure to cutting-edge securities and digital asset issues.

Key Responsibilities

  • Advise on legal and regulatory matters related to digital assets, tokenized securities, and related products
  • Support compliance with U.S. securities laws and regulations applicable to SEC-regulated entities
  • Work closely with compliance and business teams on regulatory initiatives, product launches, and ongoing operations
  • Coordinate with and manage external counsel on securities, regulatory, and transactional matters
  • Assist with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial and strategic agreements
  • Support regulatory examinations, audits, and information requests
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of internal legal and compliance policies
  • Monitor regulatory developments affecting digital assets and securities markets

Qualifications (Must Have)

  • JD from an accredited law school
  • Active member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar
  • 3–7 years of relevant legal experience
  • Prior experience working with digital assets or blockchain-based financial products
  • Prior experience with one or more SEC-regulated entities, such as:
    • Broker-dealer
    • Investment adviser
    • Transfer agent
    • Alternative trading system (ATS)

Qualifications (Nice to Have)

  • Prior public company experience
  • Experience advising private funds
  • Experience with registered investment companies
  • Familiarity with fund administration or service provider oversight
  • Experience working cross-functionally in fast-moving or innovative environments

Why Join Us?

Become a part of our rapidly expanding organization and enjoy a supportive and rewarding work environment:

  • Flexible Paid Time Off – Promoting a healthy work-life balance.
  • Equity Grant Opportunities – Share in the success and future growth of the company.
  • Remote Work Flexibility – Work from anywhere while staying connected with a dynamic and collaborative team.

Additional Benefits for US employees

  • Comprehensive Insurance Coverage – Employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for you and your family.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Secure your financial future with employer-sponsored savings.

 

 

Securitize is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or family status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

All employment decisions at Securitize are based on job-related qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply.

 

Source & provenanceThis job is published by Securitize on their own careers site (13 February 2026) and aggregated by RWA Signal.View original posting

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