Description:

An IT Services & IT Consulting is seeking a well-rounded Associate General Counsel with a collaborative attitude and strong interest in Web3's ability to advance transparency, security, and user empowerment. You will be working closely with the General Counsel and Corporate Paralegal to build out a strong and efficient legal department in an active startup environment. You should be business-minded, adaptable, pragmatic, and low ego. You should be confident in your craft, but also humble as a lifelong learner and servant leader. This role will have generalist responsibilities as well as own specific areas such as marketing, grants programs, and complex transactions.

Responsibilities:
  • Review, draft and negotiate various types of commercial agreements
  • Support the internal Marketing team and advise on marketing strategies and materials
  • Work with the grants teams to further develop and refine grants programs
  • Advise on other complex transactions such as investments and fund formations
  • Product counseling as needed
  • Support the development of internal policies and procedures
  • Help build out legal department infrastructure for efficient cross functional collaboration
  • Monitor and stay abreast of relevant legislation and regulations
  • Other projects as needed

Basic Requirements:
  • 5+ years of relevant experience, especially within a similar in-house environment
  • J.D. and licensed in a U.S. state (preferably including California)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Detail oriented and highly organized
  • Skilled in time management and the ability to prioritize tasks
  • Excellent critical thinking skills
  • A good command of the English language
  • Experience in the blockchain/crypto/Web3 space, with a special focus on contracts

Nice-to-haves:
  • Risk & Compliance experience
  • Ability to work with a global mindset with colleagues located around the world