Legal Counsel

Overview

A leading blockchain technology organization is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join their legal team. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge legal and business issues in the decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain space. The Legal Counsel will collaborate closely with the General Counsel and various business teams to help build a world-class legal department.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to evaluate complex business risks from a legal perspective
• Build scalable legal processes that enable business agility
• Support compliance with applicable U.S. and international laws and regulations, working closely with finance and operations teams
• Continuously research and stay current on global regulatory frameworks
• Provide legal advice to a wide range of business teams on complex topics

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction or equivalent qualification in the Republic of Ireland or the UK
• Minimum of 4 years at a top law firm or 3 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE)
• Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, meet tight deadlines, and make decisive decisions
• Proven ability to take ownership of projects and translate legal analysis into actionable guidance

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with and detailed knowledge of blockchain technology
• Ability to clearly and concisely present complex compliance and regulatory issues, providing practical and results-oriented legal advice
• Experience advising non-lawyer clients in the blockchain or consumer technology industries
• Familiarity with legal frameworks affecting decentralized finance and experience with open-source software licensing

Location

This is a global, remote-based role. Candidates should be able to overlap some working hours with Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Compensation & Benefits

Details regarding compensation and benefits will be provided during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities or special needs during the recruitment process upon request.