Job Description
Who you are The ideal candidate will bring a blend of law firm and in-house experience, specifically within high-growth companies, and will possess the agility to advise on a broad scope of legal and business topics Education & License: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active admission to the bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction Experience: Minimum of 4–6 years of legal experience, with a significant portion spent in an in-house environment Subject Matter Expertise: Proven track record in commercial drafting, privacy law, and navigating financial or fintech regulations Inquiry Handling: Direct experience managing subpoenas and government requests International Perspective: Experience navigating international law and cross-border regulatory frameworks Soft Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, with the "ownership" mindset required to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment Integrity: A high level of professionalism, personal responsibility, and ethical judgment What the job involves We are seeking a highly motivated and versatile Corporate Counsel to serve as a strategic partner to our growing legal team. This individual will have an immediate opportunity to support the legal operations, contracting, and regulatory functions In this role, you will own assigned litigation matters; negotiate commercial agreements, ensure ongoing privacy compliance, preparing responses to regulators and law enforcement, and managing employment matters. Extensive experience within the fintech and cryptocurrency sectors is a major plus Commercial Contracting: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of complex commercial agreements, including client services agreements, vendor contracts, and strategic partnership agreements Privacy & Data Protection: Serve as the legal lead for privacy law compliance (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA), ensuring data protection standards are integrated into our infrastructure and internal processes Government & Regulatory Inquiries: Manage the end-to-end process for responding to subpoenas, law enforcement requests, and regulatory inquiries, including drafting responsive documentation and corresponding with senior government officials Employment Law: Provide strategic legal advice to the People team on a range of employment matters, including hiring practices, employee relations, and adherence to internal policies and standards Regulatory Advisory: Provide legal guidance on financial regulations, AML/KYC requirements, and cryptocurrency-specific legislation International & Strategic Growth: Monitor and analyze international legal developments to support our global expansion and advise on the impact of foreign regulations on company operations Risk Management: Assist in managing legal risks, including potential litigation, and conduct legal research to provide training to internal stakeholders on evolving legal topics Benefits Excellent healthcare + dental + vision coverage. Zero Hash covers roughly 100% of employee premiums 33 Days Flexible PTO Equity ownership WFH setup Learning & Development Stipend Mental health and wellness program