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# Employment and Compliance Counsel at Chainalysis

- **Company:** Chainalysis
- **Location:** Massachusetts, United States
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-09-25
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-06
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/chainalysis-careers/8c20326e-ff18-4c0c-a1a5-5dc09ec2f0b3

## Job description

The Legal team at Chainalysis advises both internal and external stakeholders on the forefront of cryptocurrency and blockchain data analytics in a constantly evolving landscape. Our job is to ensure the company continues its rapid growth by employing sound and risk-based judgment to support operations around the company and influence a groundbreaking industry as it matures and becomes more widely adopted. As Employment and Compliance Counsel, you work within the Corporate Legal function to support our People team and other key stakeholders by advising the company on a broad array of global labor, employment, compliance, and other legal matters. In this role, you’ll:

- Provide advice on a broad spectrum of global employment law issues, including employee relations, performance management, disciplinary matters, grievances, equity, compensation, benefits, contingent workers, employee classification, and global mobility
- Prepare and negotiate various employment-related agreements, including employment agreements and severance agreements
- Support and manage internal investigations into employee misconduct, violations of laws or policies, and employee disputes and litigation
- Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of workplace and compliance policies, processes, and guidance
- Develop company-wide training on various employment and compliance matters
- Liaise with external counsel in the U.S. and other jurisdictions as required
- Prioritize internal client satisfaction, while promoting scalable processes and procedures
- Collaborate with other members of the Legal team and other teams with respect to the overall legal and compliance functions of the company, including ownership over employee compliance policies
- Gain a solid understanding of Chainalysis’ risk appetite and provide commercially astute, risk-appropriate decisions
- Develop a strong understanding of Chainalysis’ products, services and business model

We’re looking for candidates who have:

- A Juris Doctorate and 4-6 years of experience from a top-tier law firm and company in the SaaS, data services or technology industries
- Member of a U.S. state bar in good standing
- Expertise in U.S. and global employment law matters and an experience advising companies in a pragmatic and commercial manner
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, critical thinking skills, and judgment
- Judgement to anticipate and mitigate risk, and to know when and how to escalate issues
- Proven ability to own tasks and work independently, as well as collaborate with others across the company
- An independent, patient, and thoughtful demeanor while being adept at managing shifting priorities in a demanding, fast-paced environment

Nice to have experience:

- Experience advising executives at high-growth technology companies
- Familiarity with or an interest in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry

AI at Chainalysis AI is not a feature at Chainalysis - it is a new way of working. One that turns instructions into work done, and helps us move faster than the threats we're built to counter, and we expect our employees to take ownership of the output and ensure quality. As the world's most trusted blockchain analytics platform, Chainalysis sits at a rare intersection of proprietary data, regulatory relationships and crypto expertise that makes it uniquely placed to shape and lead the next era of AI-driven intelligence - and we expect everyone here, regardless of role, to be an active part of it.

AI fluency is tied directly to how we measure performance and how we plan to win. There is no substitute for your own curiosity. We provide the tools, workflows, and space to experiment - but the expectation is that you develop these capabilities yourself, bring ideas, and collaborate across teams to reinvent the way work gets done. We are not using AI to do less. We are using it to do what was never possible before.

## About Chainalysis

Chainalysis is the blockchain data platform, making it easy to connect the movement of digital assets to real-world services. Powered by deep blockchain data and AI, organizations can investigate illicit activity, manage risk exposure, and develop innovative market solutions built on the industry's most trusted blockchain intelligence. Our mission is to build trust in blockchains, blending safety and security with an unwavering commitment to growth and innovation.

You belong here. At Chainalysis, we believe that diversity of experience and thought makes us stronger. With both customers and employees around the world, we are committed to ensuring our team reflects the unique communities around us. We’re ensuring we keep learning by committing to continually revisit and reevaluate our diversity culture. We encourage applicants across any race, ethnicity, gender/gender expression, age, spirituality, ability, experience and more. If you need any accommodations to make our interview process more accessible to you due to a disability, don't hesitate to let us know. You can learn more [here](https://go.chainalysis.com/rs/503-FAP-074/images/Interview%20Accommodations%20Request.pdf). We can’t wait to meet you.

## About Chainalysis

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Chainalysis is the blockchain data platform that provides data, AI-powered software, services, and research to government agencies, exchanges, financial institutions, and cybersecurity companies in over 70 countries.
- **Entity Type**: Private (funding stage not specified in provided data)
- **Headquarters**: Global offices in Americas (US), EMEA, APAC, and LATAM (specific city not provided)
- **Founded**: Year not specified in provided data
- **Founders**: Jonathan Levin (Co-Founder and CEO)

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Blockchain analytics, cryptocurrency investigation, compliance, and market intelligence
- Target customers: B2B – government agencies (law enforcement, tax agencies, regulators), financial institutions, cryptocurrency exchanges, cybersecurity firms, and banks
- Mission or purpose statement: “Build trust in blockchains” – creating transparency for a global economy built on blockchains to enable more financial freedom and less risk

## Products & Services
- **Chainalysis Investigation**: AI-powered tool for tracing illicit funds, uncovering hidden networks, and supporting high-profile criminal cases. Used by national security, law enforcement, and regulators.
- **Chainalysis Compliance**: Real-time transaction monitoring and risk management solution for crypto businesses, banks, and financial institutions to prevent fraud and meet regulatory requirements.
- **Chainalysis Market Intel**: Market intelligence software providing data-driven insights on cryptocurrency markets and trends.
- **Data & AI Agents**: Large blockchain dataset combined with AI agents that automate investigative, compliance, and tax workflows.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available
- **Key Metric**: Over 1,500 customers; 9 of the top 10 crypto exchanges use Chainalysis; 50+ regulators worldwide use its data; $34 billion in illicit funds seized, frozen, or recovered with Chainalysis data
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not specified in provided data (though partners include BNY Mellon, major exchanges, and government agencies)
- **Growth Signals**: Rapid headcount growth (open positions listed globally); recognition on TIME 100 Most Influential Companies, Fast Company Most Innovative Companies, Forbes Blockchain 50, Deloitte Technology Fast500; expanding into AI-powered workflows

## Competitive Advantages
- Largest blockchain data set available, independently validated in academic research and tested under the Daubert standard in U.S. federal court.
- AI-powered no-code workflows that scale investigation and compliance to the speed of crypto.
- Operational expertise – the only platform allowing querying, custom analyses, and workflow creation.
- Deep trust with regulators, law enforcement, and the largest global banks (e.g., BNY Mellon).

## Strategic Focus
- Integrating AI agents to automate and scale blockchain investigation and compliance.
- Expanding customer base across financial institutions, cybersecurity, and government sectors.
- Building the intelligence layer for the crypto economy, with a focus on trust and transparency.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values include Rigor, Team First, Build Trust, Earn the Right, Strong Convictions Loosely Held. Emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and learning (crypto education provided).
- **Work Model**: Hybrid – employees choose between @office (commutable distance, in-person perks) and @remote (home office stipend, sponsored trips to global offices). Flexible work-from-home policy.
- **Notable Perks**:
  - Crypto education and purchasing perk.
  - Monthly WFH reimbursement and office-build-out stipend (@remote).
  - Sponsored trips to Chainalysis offices for remote employees.
  - Medical, dental, vision coverage from Day 1 (low-to-no cost).
  - Mental wellness resources (virtual therapists, meditation).
  - Generous paid vacation, sick time, and mental health days.
  - Parental leave for all parents (biological, adoptive, foster).
  - Professional development annual reimbursement.
  - Complimentary snacks and catered lunches (@office).

## Sources
1. [Chainalysis Careers](https://www.chainalysis.com/careers/)
2. [Chainalysis Company Page](https://www.chainalysis.com/company/)
3. [Chainalysis LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/chainalysis)
4. [Chainalysis Homepage](https://www.chainalysis.com/)
5. [Chainalysis Job Openings](https://www.chainalysis.com/careers/job-openings/)

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