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BTC Inc. is the parent company of Bitcoin Magazine, The Bitcoin Conference, and Bitcoin for Corporations. Our mission is About Us
BTC Inc. is the parent company of Bitcoin Magazine, The Bitcoin Conference, and Bitcoin for Corporations. Our mission is
Hyperbitcoinization
, the global adoption of Bitcoin as the world's preferred monetary network. We believe Bitcoin opens the door to a global monetary network free from poor incentives, censorship, and government manipulation. Our journey to success involves decades of complex problem-solving, product development, and service creation in order to onboard billions of people into a future where money is more accessible, borderless, and inclusive. If you enjoy working on challenging problems, fast-paced sprints, and navigating ambiguity, you'll find our mission and type of work inspiring and rewarding.
The Role
BTC Inc is seeking a dynamic, mission-aligned
General Counsel
to lead and scale our legal function. As our GC, you will serve as the principal legal advisor to the CEO and executive team, overseeing all corporate, regulatory, and commercial legal matters across BTC Inc’s brands and initiatives. You will work closely with senior leaders across media, events, and strategic finance to navigate the evolving legal landscape surrounding Bitcoin, digital assets, publishing, and financial services. This is a highly strategic and hands-on role requiring sound legal judgment, operational rigor, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
The Work
Corporate Legal & Governance
Manage commercial agreements, including sales and vendor contracts across media, events, and advisory verticals, as well as international licensing and intellectual property deals. Stay current on relevant legal and regulatory developments, with particular focus and mastery on employment law, global IP protections, the evolving Bitcoin regulatory landscape, and SEC compliance requirements. Serve as legal advisor to the executive team and department leads, providing strategic counsel on company-wide legal matters. Manage and oversee entity formation, maintenance, and compliance across BTC Inc’s portfolio. Support the Board of Directors with governance policies, resolutions, and corporate records. Review and maintain capitalization tables and equity documentation. Ensure company is compliant with established bylaws, company policies and procedures.
Commercial & Contract Law
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, sponsorships, NDAs, partnership agreements, licensing, and consulting engagements. Develop and scale contract templates and workflows to support multiple business units. Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, and Operations to support deal execution and contract lifecycle management.
Employment, Risk & Compliance
Advise on employment law issues, including offer letters, terminations, independent contractor agreements, and international employment risk. Own risk mitigation strategies across IP, privacy, consumer protection, and defamation—especially in publishing and media contexts. Monitor changes in law relevant to digital assets, events, publishing, and fintech to proactively adjust company practices.
Bitcoin, Digital Assets & Financial Regulatory
Track regulatory developments in the U.S. and globally around Bitcoin, stablecoins, and financial services. Advise on advertising, disclosure, and consumer communications related to financial content. Ensure compliance with securities law, AML considerations, and data privacy as it pertains to media, commerce, and financial advisory relationships.
Outside Counsel & Legal Operations
Manage relationships with external counsel on specialized issues (e.g., tax, IP, international law). Optimize legal operations by implementing contract management tools, processes, and documentation systems. Build the foundation for a lean, scalable legal department that can support future growth.
Your Experience
J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. 8+ years of legal experience with a mix of law firm and in-house roles, ideally in fintech, media, or venture-backed companies. Experience working in-house preferred preferred, in fast-paced environments alongside teams scaling business operations Broad-based legal knowledge with the ability to advise across corporate, commercial, and regulatory domains. Comfort with ambiguity, change, and interpreting developing legal frameworks around Bitcoin and digital assets. Ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, business-focused guidance. Strong writing, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. A passion for Bitcoin, open-source technology, and individual sovereignty is a major plus.
Additional Benefits
Our mission is the starting point for
Why
. Hyperbitcoinization is both daunting and wildly important, and there are decades worth of complex problems to solve, products and services to be built, and billions of people to onboard. Our work is cut out for us, but we're passionate about a future where money is better, borderless, and more inclusive, with a sounder incentive structure at the base layer. We design big goals and let our teams get after them. We're continuously developing a principled culture that reflects the ethos we find in what Bitcoin represents. Every full-time employee receives:
Unlimited Vacation Company MacBook Health, Dental, and Vision Remote First / Your Schedule 100% Paid Life Insurance and Disability Work alongside a talented, fast-paced team solving complex problems The opportunity to connect and network with the Bitcoin industry and leaders in the space.
The Pay Range For This Role Is
191,000 - 316,000 USD per year(Remote) Seniority level
Seniority level Executive Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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General Counsel
role at
BTC Inc 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
General Counsel
role at
BTC Inc Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. About Us
BTC Inc. is the parent company of Bitcoin Magazine, The Bitcoin Conference, and Bitcoin for Corporations. Our mission is About Us
BTC Inc. is the parent company of Bitcoin Magazine, The Bitcoin Conference, and Bitcoin for Corporations. Our mission is
Hyperbitcoinization
, the global adoption of Bitcoin as the world's preferred monetary network. We believe Bitcoin opens the door to a global monetary network free from poor incentives, censorship, and government manipulation. Our journey to success involves decades of complex problem-solving, product development, and service creation in order to onboard billions of people into a future where money is more accessible, borderless, and inclusive. If you enjoy working on challenging problems, fast-paced sprints, and navigating ambiguity, you'll find our mission and type of work inspiring and rewarding.
The Role
BTC Inc is seeking a dynamic, mission-aligned
General Counsel
to lead and scale our legal function. As our GC, you will serve as the principal legal advisor to the CEO and executive team, overseeing all corporate, regulatory, and commercial legal matters across BTC Inc’s brands and initiatives. You will work closely with senior leaders across media, events, and strategic finance to navigate the evolving legal landscape surrounding Bitcoin, digital assets, publishing, and financial services. This is a highly strategic and hands-on role requiring sound legal judgment, operational rigor, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
The Work
Corporate Legal & Governance
Manage commercial agreements, including sales and vendor contracts across media, events, and advisory verticals, as well as international licensing and intellectual property deals. Stay current on relevant legal and regulatory developments, with particular focus and mastery on employment law, global IP protections, the evolving Bitcoin regulatory landscape, and SEC compliance requirements. Serve as legal advisor to the executive team and department leads, providing strategic counsel on company-wide legal matters. Manage and oversee entity formation, maintenance, and compliance across BTC Inc’s portfolio. Support the Board of Directors with governance policies, resolutions, and corporate records. Review and maintain capitalization tables and equity documentation. Ensure company is compliant with established bylaws, company policies and procedures.
Commercial & Contract Law
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, sponsorships, NDAs, partnership agreements, licensing, and consulting engagements. Develop and scale contract templates and workflows to support multiple business units. Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, and Operations to support deal execution and contract lifecycle management.
Employment, Risk & Compliance
Advise on employment law issues, including offer letters, terminations, independent contractor agreements, and international employment risk. Own risk mitigation strategies across IP, privacy, consumer protection, and defamation—especially in publishing and media contexts. Monitor changes in law relevant to digital assets, events, publishing, and fintech to proactively adjust company practices.
Bitcoin, Digital Assets & Financial Regulatory
Track regulatory developments in the U.S. and globally around Bitcoin, stablecoins, and financial services. Advise on advertising, disclosure, and consumer communications related to financial content. Ensure compliance with securities law, AML considerations, and data privacy as it pertains to media, commerce, and financial advisory relationships.
Outside Counsel & Legal Operations
Manage relationships with external counsel on specialized issues (e.g., tax, IP, international law). Optimize legal operations by implementing contract management tools, processes, and documentation systems. Build the foundation for a lean, scalable legal department that can support future growth.
Your Experience
J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. 8+ years of legal experience with a mix of law firm and in-house roles, ideally in fintech, media, or venture-backed companies. Experience working in-house preferred preferred, in fast-paced environments alongside teams scaling business operations Broad-based legal knowledge with the ability to advise across corporate, commercial, and regulatory domains. Comfort with ambiguity, change, and interpreting developing legal frameworks around Bitcoin and digital assets. Ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, business-focused guidance. Strong writing, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. A passion for Bitcoin, open-source technology, and individual sovereignty is a major plus.
Additional Benefits
Our mission is the starting point for
Why
. Hyperbitcoinization is both daunting and wildly important, and there are decades worth of complex problems to solve, products and services to be built, and billions of people to onboard. Our work is cut out for us, but we're passionate about a future where money is better, borderless, and more inclusive, with a sounder incentive structure at the base layer. We design big goals and let our teams get after them. We're continuously developing a principled culture that reflects the ethos we find in what Bitcoin represents. Every full-time employee receives:
Unlimited Vacation Company MacBook Health, Dental, and Vision Remote First / Your Schedule 100% Paid Life Insurance and Disability Work alongside a talented, fast-paced team solving complex problems The opportunity to connect and network with the Bitcoin industry and leaders in the space.
The Pay Range For This Role Is
191,000 - 316,000 USD per year(Remote) Seniority level
Seniority level Executive Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Legal Industries Media Production Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at BTC Inc by 2x Get notified about new General Counsel jobs in
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