Blockstream
digital asset and financial technology
GeneralCounsel
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“General Counsel at Blockstream. Skills: Legal, Compliance, Regulatory, Commercial transactions. Define, execute, and evolve legal strategy. Advise Board and executive leadership”
What You'll Achieve.
Scale Blockstream’s legal infrastructure; Enable innovation across Bitcoin infrastructure; Establish KPIs and reporting for the legal balance agility with legal rigor
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution and active membership in good standing with at least one state/provincial bar association, 12+ years of legal experience, including substantial in-house leadership experience within fintech, cryptocurrency, blockchain, financial services, payments, SaaS, or other highly regulated technology industries, Demonstrated experience serving as General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, or senior legal executive in a fast-growing global organization, Deep expertise in commercial transactions, including drafting and negotiating complex agreements related to enterprise software, APIs, partnerships, licensing, custody, token issuance, infrastructure, and technology services, knowledge of global regulatory frameworks affecting crypto, blockchain, fintech, securities, payments, AML/KYC, sanctions, privacy, and digital assets, Experience advising executive leadership teams and Boards of Directors on corporate governance, legal strategy, risk management, financing activities, mergers & acquisitions, and organizational structuring, Proven ability to manage multi-jurisdictional legal and compliance matters across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, Experience building and scaling legal and compliance functions, including policies, processes, playbooks, and operational infrastructure, Demonstrated ability to oversee litigation, investigations, regulatory inquiries, disputes, and crisis management matters, Experience managing outside counsel relationships and legal budgets effectively in a high-growth environment, understanding of intellectual property strategy, technology licensing, and product counseling for emerging technologies, Ability to partner cross-functionally with engineering, product, finance, security, operations, HR, and executive stakeholders, Excellent judgment, strategic thinking, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills, Ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving, ambiguous, and highly technical environment
Nice to Have
Prior experience in the cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, blockchain infrastructure, or digital asset ecosystem, familiarity with Bitcoin technologies, sidechains, tokenization frameworks, custody infrastructure, and decentralized protocols, Experience engaging directly with regulators, policymakers, industry associations, and standards bodies related to crypto or fintech, Background supporting international entity structuring, cross-border operations, and global expansion initiatives, Experience overseeing compliance programs involving GDPR, CCPA, SOC audits, export controls, and financial crime prevention frameworks, Familiarity with open-source licensing models and legal considerations related to protocol development and distributed technologies, Experience supporting capital markets activities, private financings, venture financing rounds, or institutional investment transactions, Demonstrated success hiring, mentoring, and leading high-performing legal and compliance teams across multiple jurisdictions, Experience implementing legal technology tools, contract lifecycle management systems, and scalable self-service legal frameworks, understanding of employment law and workforce compliance in globally distributed or remote-first organizations, Previous experience working in engineering-driven or infrastructure-focused technology companies, Interest in the future of financial infrastructure, cryptography, privacy-enhancing technologies, and decentralized systems
What You'll Do.
and evolve legal strategy
Advise Board and executive leadership
Guide corporate governance
Oversee external counsel
and execution of agreements
Support product teams with legal risk assessments
Structure cross-border transactions
Drive strategy for regulatory engagement
Oversee compliance programs
Monitor emerging regulatory developments
Manage legal risk and crisis response
and develop legal teams
Build scalable legal infrastructure
Promote cross-functional collaboration
Partner with Director of People
Support internal investigations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Promote cross-functional collaboration with engineering, security, product, finance, operations, and marketing groups; Ability to partner cross-functionally with engineering, product, finance, security, operations, HR, and executive stakeholders
Communication Scope
Communication
Full Job Description
Blockstream https://blockstream.com/ was founded in 2014 by Dr. Adam Back https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Back and a group of fellow cryptographers and engineers who are passionate about Bitcoin and its potential to change the world. Today, Blockstream is the leading Bitcoin company, providing cutting-edge infrastructure solutions for enterprises, institutions, and individual Bitcoin users. We develop industry-leading Bitcoin self-custody solutions, Bitcoin-based financial products, second-layer scaling technologies, and enterprise-grade blockchain infrastructure. Blockstream is seeking an experienced, strategic, and business-oriented General Counsel to lead the company’s global legal, compliance, and regulatory functions. This executive leadership role will serve as a key advisor to the executive team and Board of Directors, helping guide the company through complex legal, regulatory, commercial, and operational matters in the rapidly evolving digital asset and financial technology landscape. The ideal candidate combines deep legal expertise with strong business judgment and thrives in high-growth, fast-moving, and highly technical environments. This individual will help scale Blockstream’s legal infrastructure while enabling innovation across Bitcoin infrastructure, financial products, enterprise software, and emerging blockchain technologies. The General Counsel will oversee corporate governance, commercial transactions, regulatory strategy, compliance programs, litigation management, employment matters, and legal operations across multiple jurisdictions. What You Will Be Doing (Responsibilities): Legal & Strategic Leadership - Define, execute, and evolve the legal and compliance strategy consistent with Blockstream’s mission, risk tolerance, and business objectives - Advise the Board of Directors, executive leadership, and senior management on legal, regulatory, and governance issues - Guide corporate governance, board processes, equity plans, capital raises,
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