Legal Counsel
Job Responsibilities:
- Responsible for drafting and reviewing legal documents and provide holistic risk assessment and suggestions to enhance business value while mitigating downside risk across multiple areas of the company.
- Assist in the negotiation of investment contracts and agreements, and support in a variety of transactional and corporate governance initiatives.
- Assist in liaising with regulatory bodies and authorities to obtain necessary approvals and licenses.
- Navigate licensing requirements for digital assets related activities, such as digital payment services and digital assets management.
- Monitor and interpret evolving regulations and guidelines in the crypto and blockchain space.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school in common law jurisdiction, admitted to the bar is highly preferred.
- 1-4 years of experience in legal roles in reputable law firms with experience in Crypto and Web 3, financial services, investment, and/or asset management, in-house working experience is a plus.
- Strong interests in digital assets space. Previous experience with digital asset management, digital payment token services, crypto exchange or blockchain startups and in-depth understanding of cryptocurrency technologies, blockchain, and related legal issues is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with global regulatory frameworks governing cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.
- Excellent communication skills to convey complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing regulatory landscapes and provide proactive legal guidance.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Additional requirements
· 9 months contractual work, with possibility of converting to Full Time