The Company is in search of an Executive Director, Digital Assets Attorney to provide expert legal and regulatory counsel in the rapidly evolving field of digital assets. The successful candidate will be responsible for advising on a wide range of digital asset products and services, including but not limited to, spot cryptocurrencies, tokenized securities, lending, stablecoin initiatives, and related exchange-traded products. This role involves supporting the business in the development and launch of new digital asset offerings, as well as ensuring compliance with existing and emerging rules and regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in broker-dealer regulation, particularly in the areas of equities and listed options trading, and be well-versed in SEC and FINRA rules, with a focus on margin regulations. Applicants for this position at the company should possess a J.D. from an accredited law school, with a minimum of 10 years of legal experience in the financial services industry, specifically in the areas of digital assets and broker-dealer regulation. A member in good standing of a state bar is required. The role demands a highly motivated individual with excellent communication, drafting, and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple assignments and work effectively both independently and as part of a team. The Executive Director will be expected to collaborate with various internal teams, including business, technology, operations, compliance, litigation, regulatory affairs, and risk, and must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to foster teamwork and maintain effective relationships.

Hiring Company

Morgan Stanley