Associate General Counsel, Regulatory Enforcement and Litigation @ Arkham - Whistler Partners : Job Details

About the Company

Arkham is deanonymizing the blockchain through its flagship product, Arkham Intel, building a crypto intelligence platform backed by the founders of Palantir and OpenAI that shows users the people and companies behind blockchain activity, along with advanced data and analytics about their behavior. Since launching the Arkham Private Beta in autumn 2022, we have experienced rapid growth, adding over 2 million users to our platform. The importance of on-chain data has emerged as one of the most important themes in crypto, and Arkham is leading the industry's transformation toward transparency and deanonymization.

Arkham has also just announced a new business line, Arkham Exchange - a crypto derivatives and spot exchange—and we're excited to continue to drive innovation forward with this new venture.

Job Overview

Join Arkham as Associate General Counsel for Regulatory Enforcement and Litigation, where you'll manage regulatory inquiries, litigation matters, and compliance-related challenges in a fast-paced, groundbreaking environment. This role requires a strategic thinker who can engage directly with regulators, handle litigation processes, and provide proactive legal advice to internal teams. You will play a key role in shaping Arkham's legal strategies while working closely with leadership and compliance teams. The position can be based either in New York or in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, for candidates open to working in the Caribbean.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage regulatory and civil litigation matters with support from external counsel.
• Develop and present strategies to leadership for managing litigation or enforcement matters.
• Respond to subpoenas, regulatory enforcement requests, and discovery processes.
• Review pleadings, briefs, and discovery documents prepared by counsel.
• Draft and revise pre-litigation demand letters, as needed.
• Develop internal procedures for litigation intake and management.
• Provide advice to compliance teams to build and maintain a top-tier compliance program.
• Advise business units on litigation-related issues, offering commercially workable solutions.

About You

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in New York, Connecticut, or New Jersey, or eligible for admission.
• 7+ years of experience in litigation or regulatory enforcement, with time spent at a top-tier law firm or in-house at a leading financial services or tech company.
• Strong legal writing and research skills, with experience drafting dispositive motions.
• Proven experience engaging with regulators or appearing before courts, arbitration tribunals, or equivalent bodies.
• Experience leading litigation or regulatory matters as the primary attorney.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across business units.
• Passion for crypto and a solid understanding of the industry's risks and opportunities.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with competing priorities.

Compensation

• Base Salary: $200,000–$250,000 USD
• Potential for long-term incentives and additional benefits.

Matchmakers, Not Headhunters

Whistler Partners is a boutique matchmaking firm focused on counseling the best and brightest attorneys throughout their careers. We collaborate closely with legal talent to craft long-term career paths that align with their strengths and ambitions.

We're selective, and we proudly work only with the best. Employers value our high standards, and attorneys trust us to secure their dream roles. When it comes to advancing your career, excellence isn't optional—it's essential.