Director Legal Counsel - Digital Assets

About the role

The Trading and Markets Operations (TMO) Digital Assets legal team supports Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and its affiliates' digital assets products and platforms, including spot crypto custody and trading, and other initiatives in development.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice related to strategic and growth initiatives involving digital assets.
• Draft customer agreements and disclosures related to new products.
• Draft and negotiate intermediary agreements with third-party alternative investment providers and issuers.
• Provide legal guidance on related marketing or disclosures, and policies and procedures.
• Maintain strong partnerships with the digital asset business, strategy, and operations teams and compliance and legal colleagues.
• Monitor regulatory developments applicable to digital assets and advise senior leadership and the business on the impact.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in a state bar.
• 4-7 years legal experience at a law firm with banking law and/or securities law related to intermediaries such as broker-dealers and investment advisers.
• Familiarity with the federal securities laws and/or banking laws.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects, prioritize activities, and meet deadlines with strong organizational skills.
• Self-motivated professional with excellent people skills and able to work independently.

Skills

• Experience with crypto, blockchain, or digital assets.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid time off for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions.
• Paid parental leave and family building benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

Pay

Competitive salary with potential for bonus or other incentive opportunities.

Schedule

This role is expected to work in the office 4 days a week.