aztec-labs - Senior Legal Counsel
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Requirements
• JD, LLB or equivalent and 5+ years of UK or US qualified legal experience in a global law firm or substantial in-house, preferably in crypto, technology, or fintech • Strong knowledge of regulatory and legal frameworks relevant to web3 including US and global financial market regulations, securities laws, and IP and open-source development law • Proven problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, remote and global team • Deep understanding of, or passion for, crypto and privacy
Responsibilities
• Draft and negotiate all types of varied legal contracts, including code audit review agreements, advisor engagement agreements, and other legal documents • Assist in developing and maintaining policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry best practices • Help build and improve internal contract templates and manage the company’s legal documentation database • Collaborating with cross-functional partners on the legal implications across the company’s strategy, product development, financial matters, commercial partnerships, corporate matters, internal policies, compliance, IP, negotiations and more • Manage the company’s internal corporate affairs and filings, including managing the board process and prepare resolutions / minutes and ensure all relevant filings are completed in a timely manner • Manage the legal aspects of company’s share option / token pool strategy • Horizon scanning of regulatory developments • Conduct legal research and analysis and attend policy meeting updates to stay abreast of regulatory developments and other legal / policy trends • Assist in drafting regulatory responses to consultations with a view to shaping policy • Work closely with the operations team and manage relationships with external counsel, policy groups as well as the broader Aztec ecosystem
Benefits
• Highly competitive compensation package (base salary US$175k to US$250k, plus equity) • Flexible and remote work environment • 25 days holiday + bank holidays annually • An opportunity to work at the cutting edge of blockchain and FinTech with a world class cryptography and engineering team
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