Assistant General Counsel, Digital Assets & DeFi
Core
Senior in-house legal advisor shaping legal frameworks and commercial agreements for S&P Dow Jones Indices' engagement with decentralized finance, digital assets, and blockchain-based market infrastructure.
Role type
Senior IC Assistant General Counsel (Digital Assets & DeFi)
Builds
Index solutions, data products, and technology collaborations for global markets
Domain
Financial services, Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Digital Assets, Blockchain
Required skills
Commercial contract negotiation and drafting, Digital asset regulation expertise, Blockchain infrastructure knowledge, Data licensing principles, Intellectual property management, Regulatory anticipation, Strategic business guidance
Preferred skills
Experience in in-house legal environment, Familiarity with tokenized assets, Oracle networks, Joint marketing collaborations
Technologies
Blockchain, Oracle networks, DeFi protocols
Responsibilities
Structure and negotiate complex commercial agreements for digital assets and DeFi projects; Advise product and innovation teams on emerging blockchain initiatives; Evaluate novel business models and partnerships; Support compliance with policies regarding insider trading and confidentiality; Assist in responding to customer due diligence and risk questionnaires.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
