Senior Legal Counsel at Fireblocks

Tel-Aviv, Tel-Aviv District, Israel -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Experience, Regulatory Expertise, Product Development, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Communication Skills, Collaboration, Financial Regulation, Digital Assets, Blockchain Technology, Consumer Protection, Global Markets, Legal Documentation, Strategic Guidance, Market Planning, Regulatory Readiness

Industry

Software Development

Description

The world of digital assets is accelerating in speed, magnitude, and complexity, opening the door to new ways for leveraging the blockchain. Fireblocks’ platform and network provide the simplest and most secure way for companies to work with digital assets and it trusted by some of the largest financial institutions, banks, globally-recognized brands, and Web3 companies in the world, including BNY Mellon, BNP Paribas, ANZ Bank, Revolut, and thousands more. About the Team The Fireblocks Legal team is a strategic partner across the company, operating at the intersection of law, technology, and financial regulation. We support the development and launch of cutting-edge digital asset products in highly regulated environments, enabling business growth while managing legal and regulatory risk. Working closely with product, engineering, compliance, and business teams, Legal plays a central role in shaping Fireblocks’ global strategy in the rapidly evolving digital assets ecosystem. About the Role As Product Counsel, you will serve as a trusted legal advisor to Fireblocks’ product, engineering, and partnerships teams. You will support the development, launch, and scaling of crypto and financial services products across multiple jurisdictions. This role blends deep regulatory expertise with practical, business-oriented judgment, and requires close collaboration across Legal, Product, Compliance, Risk, and Commercial teams. You will have a direct impact on product strategy, regulatory readiness, and go-to-market execution, acting as a strategic partner to senior leadership in a fast-paced, global environment. What You’ll Do Serve as the primary legal advisor to product teams, supporting the design, launch, and scaling of new products and features across global markets Identify, assess, and advise on regulatory and legal considerations affecting product design, functionality, distribution, and user experience Provide strategic guidance on regulatory readiness, go-to-market planning, and jurisdictional expansion Draft, review, and maintain global and localized product terms, disclosures, and other customer-facing legal documentation Advise on product positioning, marketing, and platform presentation in light of regulatory, licensing, and consumer protection requirements Monitor and interpret global regulatory developments related to digital assets, custody, payments, stablecoins, and financial services, and translate them into actionable business guidance Partner closely with Product, Compliance, Risk, and Business teams to manage legal risk while enabling compliant innovation Build scalable processes for legal review, product governance, and product launch approvals Support discussions with regulators, external counsel, and internal stakeholders on product-related regulatory matters Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, balancing business objectives with legal and regulatory constraints What You’ll Bring 7+ years of legal experience, either in a leading in-house legal team, government agency, or private practice, with a strong focus on regulated financial or technology products Qualified US or Israeli lawyer (additional jurisdictions a plus) Proven experience advising product and engineering teams in regulated environments, ideally across multiple jurisdictions Strong understanding of global financial regulatory frameworks, including digital asset custody, payments, securities regulation, money transmission, and EU frameworks such as MiCA and DORA Ability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear, pragmatic business advice Sound legal judgment with a risk-based, solutions-oriented approach Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and high-impact environment Deep interest in digital assets, blockchain technology, and emerging financial products Fireblocks' mission is to enable every business to easily and securely access digital assets and cryptocurrencies. In order to do that, we strongly believe our workforce should be as diverse as our clients, and this is why we embrace diversity and inclusion in all its forms. Please see our candidate privacy policy here.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary legal advisor to product teams, supporting the design, launch, and scaling of new products and features across global markets. Monitor and interpret global regulatory developments related to digital assets and translate them into actionable business guidance.