Associate Counsel
About Us:
Fortitude Mining, which has a 5-year history as the self-mining division of Foundry, was spun out as a new standalone business that is a wholly-owned subsidiary of DCG. Headquartered in Rochester, NY, Fortitude Mining has a foundation built on deep industry expertise, solid investor support, and the DCG network of brands.
Fortitude Mining approaches token mining with a venture mindset, focusing on digital assets with high long-term growth potential. Fortitude mines Bitcoin and other digital assets with its own fleet of machines, which is operated across various geographies in the United States.
Fortitude Mining’s Bitcoin fleet of miners in on par with the best capitalized public miners, and through its partnerships, sits at the center of the mining ecosystem with unparalleled relationships and access to intel.
Position Overview
The Associate Counsel will support a broad range of corporate, securities, transactional, and governance matters. The ideal candidate has foundational training from a top law school and substantive experience with an AM Law 100 firm or in-house with a NYSE or Nasdaq-listed company and is eager to dive into a dynamic, fast‑moving environment. Candidates should be proactive, business-oriented, and comfortable working in a fully remote setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Support corporate governance matters, including drafting board materials, maintaining corporate records, and ensuring compliance with internal policies.
- Assist with securities law matters, including periodic reporting, disclosure review, and compliance with NYSE/Nasdaq listing standards.
- Support M&A transactions, joint ventures, financings, and other strategic corporate initiatives.
- Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements.
- Monitor regulatory developments affecting digital assets, mining, securities, and corporate operations.
- Provide practical, timely legal advice to business teams and leadership.
- Collaborate with external counsel as needed.
- Contribute to building and scaling internal legal processes and infrastructure.
Qualifications
- D. from an accredited law school; admitted and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
- 2–3 years of substantive experience in corporate law, securities, or mergers & acquisitions at an AM Law 100 firm or in-house at a NYSE or Nasdaq-listed company.
- Strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects with minimal oversight.
- Comfortable working autonomously in a remote-first environment.
- Demonstrated initiative, resourcefulness, and sound business judgment.
- Cryptocurrency, blockchain, or digital asset industry experience is a plus, but not required.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- The chance to work in a fast-paced and fun start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
- A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact
- Competitive base salary, bonus and incentive compensation
- Unlimited PTO / Flexible time off - work with your manager to take time off when you need it
- Professional development budget with flexibility for personal and professional growth
- Outstanding health insurance for employee, partner and dependents
- Life insurance, short-term & long-term disability coverage
- 401K plan with company contribution
- Flexible spending programs for medical and dependent care
- Paid parental leave
ENVIRONMENT:
Fortitude Mining takes pride in an environment which prioritizes our people. We insist that our people first culture builds the framework for all business operations.
Employees have ample opportunities to voice thoughts, opinions, and ideas through weekly companywide meetings, monthly townhalls, and team outings and events.
We emphasize the importance of each individual through engagement, teamwork, inclusion, and diversity efforts.
Fortitude Mining is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, marital status, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit-based factors protected under federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.