In-house counsel have already started entering the fast-growing, complicated world of cryptocurrencies.

But legal leaders aren't just taking jobs in companies that work with crypto—some are actually getting paid in it. Or will be, once they're hired.

One such offer was posted by blockchain network organization district0x. The company is seeking a GC and says the salary will be “paid in Ethereum (but denominated in dollars!),” meaning the salary will be listed in dollar amount but actually paid in crypto.