Full-Time

Sr. Counsel / Associate General Counsel

Institutional and Prime Services

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BitGo

BitGo

201-500 employees

Secure custody and management of digital assets

Crypto & Web3
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$220k - $270kAnnually

+ Equity + Annual Performance Bonus

Senior

New York, NY, USA

Category
Legal
Risk & Compliance
Legal & Compliance
Required Skills
Blockchain
Requirements
  • 4-6+ years of related law firm and/or in-house legal experience at a financial services or crypto company, ideally involving customer-facing sales, trading and/or custody. Must have at least 2 years of experience advising or negotiating against institutional clients at a large law firm or bulge bracket bank.
  • Strong understanding of the laws and regulation applicable to (i) transaction settlement, clearing, and securities lending, (ii) securities and derivatives regulation, and (iii) regulations relating to extensions of credit such as Regs T, X and U.
  • Ability to balance multiple tasks in accordance with changing deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to assess and balance legal risks against business interests.
  • Interest in blockchain and digital assets.
  • Flexible, “can-do” attitude and willingness to learn.
Responsibilities
  • Draft and negotiate a wide range of prime brokerage, trading, and commercial contracts, including master lending agreements, account control agreements, external client agreements, and more.
  • Working closely with cross-functional teams to facilitate building, delivery, and marketing of new products.
  • Supporting international expansion of custody, trading, settlement and related businesses.
  • Managing legal and regulatory risks in a thoughtful and commercially practicable manner.
  • Escalating issues to senior team members as appropriate.
  • Pitching in whenever and wherever needed, even when not directly related to responsibilities described above.

BitGo provides secure and efficient solutions for institutional clients in the digital currency market, focusing on cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. The company offers custodial services to securely store digital assets, multi-signature wallets that require multiple approvals for transactions, and APIs that allow clients to integrate these services into their platforms. BitGo also provides staking services, enabling clients to earn rewards by validating transactions on blockchain networks. Unlike many competitors, BitGo emphasizes compliance with regulatory requirements, such as the FATF Travel Rule, ensuring that clients can navigate the complexities of the digital currency market safely. The goal of BitGo is to support institutional investors by offering reliable and compliant services that enhance the security and management of digital assets.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$165.8M

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

14%

1 year growth

47%

2 year growth

36%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for digital asset custody solutions among institutional investors.
  • Expansion into APAC region with favorable regulatory environments for cryptocurrency businesses.
  • Partnerships with traditional financial institutions indicate mainstream adoption of digital currencies.

What critics are saying

  • Retail platform launch may dilute focus from core institutional clients.
  • Expansion into APAC may face unique regulatory challenges in each country.
  • Partnership with Neutronpay may expose BitGo to financial stability risks.

What makes BitGo unique

  • BitGo offers multi-signature wallets enhancing security for institutional clients.
  • The company provides staking services, allowing clients to earn rewards on blockchain networks.
  • BitGo's APIs enable seamless integration of its services into client platforms.

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Benefits

Company-paid medical, dental, and vision plans

Catered lunches, fresh snacks, and gourmet coffee

Commuting made easy with company-paid Caltrain passes

Competitive compensation, stock options, and 401k plan

Computer equipment and workplace furniture

Flexible vacation time