WisdomTree is seeking a Digital Assets Paralegal for a promising and exciting opportunity.
The DA Paralegal is responsible for providing legal support for WisdomTree’s digital assets business, which includes its tokenization and blockchain related initiatives associated with WisdomTree Prime.
Success in this role would be achieved by:
- Provide support to the DA Legal team with respect to the Tokenized Assets and Licensed Entities (Money Services Business/Money Transmitter and a New York limited purpose trust company)
- Draft and review Board agendas, resolutions, minutes and other Board meeting items
- Manage and coordinate the Board reporting process, including assembling and disseminating materials to the Boards
- Act as a liaison to the internal Boards and attend internal Board meetings
- Lead the management and storage of all documents related to WisdomTree’s digital assets business, including the maintenance of agreements in a centralized database
- Assist the DA Legal team on product launches and special projects
- Promote the DA Legal Team’s positive culture and develop a close working rapport with other WisdomTree departments, service providers and third parties
- Support the DA Legal team in tracking and monitoring new laws, regulations and industry developments applicable to WisdomTree’s digital assets business
- Perform legal research, analysis and other duties as assigned
Experience and required skill set:
- The candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s Degree
- General knowledge of state money transmitter and New York banking regulation, digital assets and/or blockchain technology a plus
- Produce high-quality work with minimal supervision
- Strong project management, organizational and writing skills
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team setting
- Ability to interact with personnel from all levels of the firm and with the Boards of Trustees
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Highly motivated, very detail oriented and able to work independently
- Comfortable interacting with business professionals and service providers, including in a remote working environment primarily using Microsoft Teams
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and familiarity with online management platforms (e.g., data rooms and document management systems (including for Board materials))
- Entrepreneurial spirit undaunted by the unpredictable, the unfamiliar or the unstructured
- Desire to increase scope of work and responsibility as needs arise and experience allows, and openness to learn on the job
- Successfully complete special projects and other assignments as required
For New York City only:
The base salary range for this position is $100,000 – $110,000. In addition, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and competitive benefits package. Total compensation may vary based on factors such as location, role, company, department, experience and individual performance.
About Us:
WisdomTree is a global financial innovator, offering a well-diversified suite of exchange-traded products (ETPs), models, solutions and products leveraging blockchain technology. We empower investors and consumers to shape their future and support financial professionals to better serve their clients and grow their businesses. WisdomTree is leveraging the latest financial infrastructure to create products that provide access, transparency and an enhanced user experience. Building on our heritage of innovation, we are also developing and have launched next-generation digital products, services and structures, including digital or blockchain-enabled mutual funds and tokenized assets, as well as our blockchain-native digital wallet, WisdomTree Prime™.*
*The WisdomTree Prime digital wallet and digital asset services are made available through WisdomTree Digital Movement, Inc. (NMLS ID: 2372500), in select U.S. jurisdictions and may be limited where prohibited by law. Visit www.wisdomtreeprime.com or the WisdomTree Prime mobile app for more information. Foreside Fund Services, LLC, (FFS) is not affiliated with WisdomTree, Inc. and its subsidiaries. FFS does not provide digital wallet or digital asset services.
Work Smart:
Headquartered in New York City, WisdomTree embraces a “Work Smart” philosophy that transcends physical workspace, aiming to optimize productivity, efficiency and effectiveness. Employee time in the office generally is not prescribed, and team leaders are empowered to determine how their teams work best, based on their roles, which may include in-person, in-office engagement.
Mission, Vision & Values:
WisdomTree is committed to delivering a better investment and financial experience through the quality of our products and solutions, and finding alignment within our community on our core values: WisdomTree employees strive for Excellence & Innovation, work with Transparency & Accountability, and show each other Fairness & Respect. We welcome the applications of qualified individuals who will support this mission and thrive in our collaborative and empowering work environment.
WisdomTree is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and consideration of all applicants and existing employees for all positions, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable law.
