Vice President, Associate General Counsel
Company: Fidelity Investments
Location: Schiller Park
Posted on: January 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description: Vice President, Associate General Counsel
Summary The FMR LLC Legal Department has a unique opportunity for
an innovative attorney to join our Asset Management Legal Team as
Vice President, Cryptocurrency and Blockchain role. This role
focuses on groundbreaking asset management products and services
offerings for digital assets, including cryptocurrency and
tokenization. The role will involve coordination and collaboration
with colleagues in the Fidelity Digital Asset Management business
group, Asset Management Legal team as well as across the larger
Fidelity Legal Group, other Fidelity business units, and control
function business partners in the structuring and development of
innovative cryptocurrency and blockchain enabled products and ideas
in support of investment activities, operations, and distribution
of products and services across client segments and for the
company’s proprietary and employee accounts. The Expertise and
Skills You Bring J.D. required, member in good standing with the
New York, New Jersey, California, Illinois, New Hampshire, Rhode
Island and/or Massachusetts State Bar Associations. A minimum of
7-10 years of relevant experience in the practice of law having a
combination of law firm and in house experience. Expertise in U.S.
federal securities laws and regulations, including Securities Act
of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Advisers Act, the
Investment Company Act, and the Commodity Exchange Act. Knowledge
and experience with the intersection between the blockchain and
transfer agency rules for registered fund products a plus.
Substantive expertise and business acumen with the following:
crypto and blockchain technology applications in financial services
that may include stablecoins, crypto custody, trading, staking,
payments, and DeFi, tokenization, and related blockchain and
smart-contract enabled financial applications and asset management
product offerings. Experience with technology startups and new
business initiatives a plus. Crisp, clear business partner with
oral and written communication skills, in particular the ability to
reduce complex legal issues to straightforward, practical analysis
and advice. Natural collaborative approach in influencing and
devising pragmatic and creative solutions across a variety of
issues in a dynamic environment with an entrepreneurial spirit and
desire to learn. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships
and credibility, internally and externally. Ability to manage
outside counsel to provide excellent legal services in a
cost-effective manner. Note: Fidelity is not providing immigration
sponsorship for this position The Team Provide legal, regulatory,
and strategic advice and counsel to our Fidelity Digital Asset
Management team on all aspects of Fidelity’s cryptocurrency and
blockchain products and services business. Advise Fidelity Digital
Asset Management on the development and ongoing operations of asset
management products and services involving digital assets and
blockchain technology. Advise business and control function
partners in the context of new business initiatives, identification
of changing laws and implementation of new legal and regulatory
requirements in relation to investment products and
services-related matters. Evaluate new technology and tools
relating to the digital assets and related asset management product
offerings. FidelityAlts The base salary range for this position is
$140,000-285,000 USD per year. Placement in the range will vary
based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location,
candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors. Base salary is
only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the
position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also
include bonus or other variable compensation. We offer a wide range
of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best
life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive
health care coverage and emotional well-being support,
market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental
leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational
assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement,
and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the
application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.
Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the
provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment
Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA,
numerous state laws governing securities, investment and
retirement-related financial activities and the rules and
regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including
FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict
Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with
certain Criminal Histories. Most roles at Fidelity are Hybrid,
requiring associates to work onsite every other week (all business
days, M-F) in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to Remote or
fully Onsite roles. Certifications: Category: Legal
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