Key Responsibilities:

📍Develop and implement legal strategies that align with the company’s objectives 📍Provide guidance, advice and support on transactions with partners, customers, and vendors, from deal ideation through contract negotiation, execution and post-execution contract management 📍Diligence potential partners, customers and vendors to assess and manage counterparty risks 📍Provide guidance and advice on marketing, promotional, and public relations content 📍Support new product development 📍Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations 📍Monitor changes in relevant laws, regulations and enforcement activity that may be relevant to the company, providing updates and guidance where appropriate 📍Prepare and deliver trainings on legal and compliance issues 📍Enhance legal operations 📍Coordinate with external legal counsel as needed

Qualifications:

📍JD degree from an accredited U.S. law school. 📍6-8+ years of transactional legal experience at a major law firm and/or a high-growth blockchain or fintech company 📍Strong knowledge of commercial transactions as well as securities, anti-money laundering, tax and other financial laws and regulations 📍Deep understanding of blockchain industry; knowledge of tokenization is a plus 📍Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills 📍Strong communication and interpersonal skills 📍Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail 📍Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously 📍Ability to work independently and as part of a team