Associate - Litigation (Cryptocurrency Litigation & Regulatory Defense) - Orange County

Direct Counsel
  • Orange, CA
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    Job Description

    Job Description

    Job Description

    Crypto / Blockchain Associate (2–6 Years) – Industry-Exclusive Practice | U.S. Offices

    Company: Direct Counsel represents a reputable law firm
    Job Type: Full-Time


    Overview
    Direct Counsel is seeking a Crypto / Blockchain Associate to join a leading law firm’s nationally recognized, industry-exclusive crypto team. This role is fully dedicated to crypto and blockchain clients and offers exposure across litigation, regulatory, bankruptcy, products, enforcement, and transactional matters.


    Responsibilities

    • Support crypto-focused litigation, regulatory, and enforcement matters
    • Assist with blockchain-related product development and advisory work
    • Work on crypto bankruptcy and creditor/debtor representations
    • Provide guidance on state licensing, trust charters, and compliance issues
    • Contribute to token launches, stablecoins, and emerging crypto products
    • Collaborate across teams on high-profile, fast-moving matters

    Qualifications

    • 2–6 years of legal experience (practice area flexible)
    • Strong knowledge of cryptocurrency and blockchain required
    • Experience in crypto litigation, regulatory work, products, or government investigations preferred
    • Excellent academic credentials and strong writing skills
    • Bar admission in the relevant U.S. jurisdiction required

    Compensation & Benefits

    • Salary range: $225,000 – $435,000 + bonus (based on class year)
    • Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k))
    • Industry-leading professional development and wellness programs
    • High-growth, cutting-edge practice environment

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationOrange, CA

    Skills

    • Bankruptcyunmatched
    • Blockchainunmatched
    • Cryptocurrencyunmatched
    • Cryptographyunmatched
    • Governmentunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Licensingunmatched
    • Litigationunmatched
    • People Managementunmatched
    • Product Developmentunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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