Legal Intern

BitGo is the leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions, delivering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services from regulated cold storage. Since our founding in 2013, we have focused on enabling our clients to securely navigate the digital asset space. With a global presence and multiple Trust companies, BitGo serves thousands of institutions, including many of the industry's top brands, exchanges, and platforms, and millions of retail investors worldwide. As the operational backbone of the digital economy, BitGo handles a significant portion of Bitcoin network transactions and is the largest independent digital asset custodian, and staking provider, in the world. For more information, visit www.bitgo.com.

As a Legal Intern for BitGo, Inc., you'll be an integral part of our dynamic legal team, gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced technology and financial services environment.This will be an onsite position in our NY office.

Responsibilities:

• Commercial & Contract Review: Play a key role in reviewing, redlining, and managing a wide range of commercial agreements. This includes, but isn't limited to, SaaS contracts, custodial services agreements, trading agreements, and NDAs. You'll gain extensive exposure to the legal intricacies of our business operations
• Regulatory Research & Analysis: Conduct in-depth research on complex domestic and international regulatory issues affecting the intersection of financial services, technology, and cryptocurrency. Your work will directly support our team in navigating the evolving legal landscape.
• Corporate Governance Support: Assist with various corporate governance tasks, helping to maintain legal compliance and operational integrity.

Qualifications:

• Technology & Crypto Enthusiasm: A demonstrated passion or keen interest in technology law, financial services, and cryptocurrency is a significant advantage.
• Financial Services Experience: Prior experience with a regulated financial services firm is a plus.

We're seeking a highly motivated and diligent law student with a strong interest in technology and financial services. The ideal candidate will have:

• Educational Background: Enrollment in an accredited law school, having successfully completed your 2nd year.
• Professional Skills: A positive, proactive attitude and a willingness to learn. You should possess strong analytical skills and a meticulous attention to detail.
• Interpersonal Abilities: The ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships with both internal teams and external partners.
• Prior Experience: Previous experience in a professional office or corporate setting, with a proven ability to manage multiple projects and work independently in a deadline-driven environment.

Pay Transparency Notice: Depending upon your leveling and location, the compensation for this role is 25/hr USD base salary. Here are some of the benefits* of working at BitGo:

• Free lunches and snacks 
• Computer equipment and workplace furniture to suit your needs
• Great colleagues and inspiring startup environment

*Benefits may vary based on location 

Cryptocurrencies are the most disruptive change the financial services industry has seen in years. Join us and you’ll be able to look back and say you were part of the team that transformed investing.