Associate General Counsel

About Bastion

Bastion enables businesses and enterprises to offer the next generation of on-chain and off-chain products via its powerful API and cutting-edge technology stack, unlocking the full potential of digital interactions for everyone. From startups to enterprises, Bastion’s product suite is specially designed to facilitate the transition to web3 for businesses and their end users. With Bastion, companies can seamlessly integrate web3 infrastructure into existing technologies through a compliant, white-label platform that includes custodial wallets, smart transaction routing, and data analytics. By combining the best of web2 and web3, Bastion enables companies to create faster, easier ways for people to pay, play, connect, and shop.

In this role, you will blend your strong legal background with your deep understanding of the crypto and fintech sectors to not only safeguard our operations but also to position Bastion strategically in the market. Your impact will be instrumental in navigating regulatory challenges, supporting our business development efforts, and ensuring our growth trajectory aligns with legal and compliance standards. Your ability to provide practical, risk-adjusted advice to all levels of the organization, from individual contributors to the executive team, will be key in fostering innovation while maintaining regulatory integrity.

Ideal candidates for this role value team culture and the dynamism of face-to-face collaboration. Preferably based in New York and interested in a hybrid or in-office working model to foster strong team bonds and drive collective success.

Responsibilities

• Offer strategic guidance to the Executive team on regulatory and other legal matters.

• Deliver comprehensive legal guidance throughout the product life cycle, from concept through to launch and operation, aiding in both the creation and, when necessary, the dismantling of products.

• Furnish daily legal, business, and strategic advice to internal crypto-focused teams, addressing challenges and offering solutions for the development and implementation of innovative product roadmaps.

• Extend practical commercial support to Sales, Partnerships and Marketing teams, handling complex agreements and reviewing marketing materials, while managing legal risks to strengthen partnerships and advance opportunities.

• Give actionable advice to our People team related to hiring and maintaining human capital, including equity-based compensation.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of post-law school graduation experience, including at least 2 years in technology-related law firm practice at a top tier law firm.

• Currently licensed as a U.S. attorney and holding a J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school.

• Experience providing guidance on technology transactions and product consultation.

• Experience drafting memos and guidance for stakeholders at all levels, from individual contributors to company executives.

• Knowledgeable in domestic and international laws and regulations for payments, financial services, internet technology, and crypto, including banking, money transmission, securities, GDPR, BSA, CFPB, CFTC, SEC.

• Possessing strong legal judgment; applying analytical rigor, prudent risk assessment, and a mix of creativity and pragmatism.

• Comfortable with risk-adjusted thinking and able to discern when flexibility in interpretation is warranted.

• Excellent communication, management, and interpersonal skills.

• Stellar project management, negotiation, drafting, and time management skills

• Team player and collaborator who thrives while working to tight deadlines

• Deep curiosity and problem solving skills

Bastion provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, and placement. Bastion participates in E-Verify to authorize eligibility of employment in the United States.