Vice President, Associate General Counsel
Job Description
Job Description:
Vice President, Associate General Counsel
Summary
The FMR LLC Legal Department has a unique opportunity for an innovative attorney to join our Asset Management Legal Team as Vice President, Cryptocurrency and Blockchain role. This role focuses on groundbreaking asset management products and services offerings for digital assets, including cryptocurrency and tokenization.
The role will involve coordination and collaboration with colleagues in the Fidelity Digital Asset Management business group, Asset Management Legal team as well as across the larger Fidelity Legal Group, other Fidelity business units, and control function business partners in the structuring and development of innovative cryptocurrency and blockchain enabled products and ideas in support of investment activities, operations, and distribution of products and services across client segments and for the company's proprietary and employee accounts.
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
J.D. required, member in good standing with the New York, New Jersey, California, Illinois, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and/or Massachusetts State Bar Associations.
A minimum of 7-10 years of relevant experience in the practice of law having a combination of law firm and in house experience.
Expertise in U.S. federal securities laws and regulations, including Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Advisers Act, the Investment Company Act, and the Commodity Exchange Act. Knowledge and experience with the intersection between the blockchain and transfer agency rules for registered fund products a plus.
Substantive expertise and business acumen with the following: crypto and blockchain technology applications in financial services that may include stablecoins, crypto custody, trading, staking, payments, and DeFi, tokenization, and related blockchain and smart-contract enabled financial applications and asset management product offerings.
Experience with technology startups and new business initiatives a plus.
Crisp, clear business partner with oral and written communication skills, in particular the ability to reduce complex legal issues to straightforward, practical analysis and advice.
Natural collaborative approach in influencing and devising pragmatic and creative solutions across a variety of issues in a dynamic environment with an entrepreneurial spirit and desire to learn.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships and credibility, internally and externally.
Ability to manage outside counsel to provide excellent legal services in a cost-effective manner.
Note: Fidelity is not providing immigration sponsorship for this position
The Team
Provide legal, regulatory, and strategic advice and counsel to our Fidelity Digital Asset Management team on all aspects of Fidelity's cryptocurrency and blockchain products and services business.
Advise Fidelity Digital Asset Management on the development and ongoing operations of asset management products and services involving digital assets and blockchain technology.
Advise business and control function partners in the context of new business initiatives, identification of changing laws and implementation of new legal and regulatory requirements in relation to investment products and services-related matters.
Evaluate new technology and tools relating to the digital assets and related asset management product offerings.
#FidelityAlts
The base salary range for this position is $140,000-285,000 USD per year.Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate's relevant experience, and other factors.
Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.
We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.
Please be advised that Fidelity's business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
Most roles at Fidelity are Hybrid, requiring associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to Remote or fully Onsite roles.
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LegalJob Description:
Vice President, Associate General Counsel
Summary
The FMR LLC Legal Department has a unique opportunity for an innovative attorney to join our Asset Management Legal Team as Vice President, Cryptocurrency and Blockchain role. This role focuses on groundbreaking asset management products and services offerings for digital assets, including cryptocurrency and tokenization.
The role will involve coordination and collaboration with colleagues in the Fidelity Digital Asset Management business group, Asset Management Legal team as well as across the larger Fidelity Legal Group, other Fidelity business units, and control function business partners in the structuring and development of innovative cryptocurrency and blockchain enabled products and ideas in support of investment activities, operations, and distribution of products and services across client segments and for the company's proprietary and employee accounts.
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
J.D. required, member in good standing with the New York, New Jersey, California, Illinois, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and/or Massachusetts State Bar Associations.
A minimum of 7-10 years of relevant experience in the practice of law having a combination of law firm and in house experience.
Expertise in U.S. federal securities laws and regulations, including Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Advisers Act, the Investment Company Act, and the Commodity Exchange Act. Knowledge and experience with the intersection between the blockchain and transfer agency rules for registered fund products a plus.
Substantive expertise and business acumen with the following: crypto and blockchain technology applications in financial services that may include stablecoins, crypto custody, trading, staking, payments, and DeFi, tokenization, and related blockchain and smart-contract enabled financial applications and asset management product offerings.
Experience with technology startups and new business initiatives a plus.
Crisp, clear business partner with oral and written communication skills, in particular the ability to reduce complex legal issues to straightforward, practical analysis and advice.
Natural collaborative approach in influencing and devising pragmatic and creative solutions across a variety of issues in a dynamic environment with an entrepreneurial spirit and desire to learn.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships and credibility, internally and externally.
Ability to manage outside counsel to provide excellent legal services in a cost-effective manner.
Note: Fidelity is not providing immigration sponsorship for this position
The Team
Provide legal, regulatory, and strategic advice and counsel to our Fidelity Digital Asset Management team on all aspects of Fidelity's cryptocurrency and blockchain products and services business.
Advise Fidelity Digital Asset Management on the development and ongoing operations of asset management products and services involving digital assets and blockchain technology.
Advise business and control function partners in the context of new business initiatives, identification of changing laws and implementation of new legal and regulatory requirements in relation to investment products and services-related matters.
Evaluate new technology and tools relating to the digital assets and related asset management product offerings.
#FidelityAlts
The base salary range for this position is $140,000-285,000 USD per year.Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate's relevant experience, and other factors.
Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.
We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.
Please be advised that Fidelity's business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
Most roles at Fidelity are Hybrid, requiring associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to Remote or fully Onsite roles.
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LegalAbout Fidelity Investments
At Fidelity, since our founding in 1946, we have been dedicated to strengthening and security our clients’ financial well-being through exceptional service and innovative solutions. We empower over ~50 million people to achieve their most important financial goals, manage employee benefit programs for nearly 24,000 businesses, and support more than 16,000 wealth management firms and institutions with cutting-edge investments and technology. Our diverse business portfolio and independence provide us with a comprehensive view of the market and the stability to deliver long-term value for our customers. As the financial industry evolves and customer needs grow more complex, Fidelity continues to reinvent, innovate, and transform to meet the challenges of tomorrow’s financial landscape.
*Specifically serviced by our Clearing & Custody team within Fidelity Institutional
Fidelity TalentSource, is the in-house temporary staffing provider for Fidelity Investments. Unlike traditional staffing agencies, we are an internal business unit within Fidelity’s Talent Acquisition team, dedicated to recruiting talent from various backgrounds for roles in Fidelity’s regional and investor center locations. Our mission is to help you experience Fidelity’s diverse and inclusive workplace while expanding your skill set and professional network, with the ultimate goal of conversion to full-time employment as part of Fidelity’s long-term strategy. To learn more about temporary positions at Fidelity Investments, visit FidelityTalentSource.com.
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