Summary

The Legal team at Chainalysis advises both internal and external stakeholders on the forefront of cryptocurrency and blockchain data analytics in a constantly evolving landscape. Our job is to ensure the company continues its rapid growth by employing sound and risk-based judgment to support operations around the company and influence a groundbreaking industry as it matures and becomes more widely adopted. 

As Associate Corporate Counsel, you will be integral in scaling the Corporate Legal function and advising the company on a variety of matters including strategic transactions, equity, corporate governance and compliance, global expansion, and investor relations.

In this role, you’ll:

1. Collaborate with Corporate Counsel on all matters related to corporate governance and compliance, including in connection with Board and Committee meetings and ensuring compliance with policies and organizational documents
2. Advise on important strategic transactions, including M&A transactions, partnerships, financings, and equity transactions
3. Support corporate development initiatives and and general corporate matters
4. Collaborate with Equity team to maintain the company’s capitalization table and to advise on matters related to equity compensation practices and the company’s equity incentive plan
5. Collaborate with Finance team on matters related to investor relations and internal controls
6. Oversee the company’s entity and subsidiary management program, including assisting on global expansion efforts
7. Prioritize internal client satisfaction, while promoting scalable processes and procedures
8. Collaborate with other members of the Legal team and other teams with respect to the overall legal and compliance functions of the company
9. Gain a solid understanding of Chainalysis’ risk appetite and provide commercially astute, risk-appropriate decisions
10. Develop a strong understanding of Chainalysis’ products, services and business model

We’re looking for candidates who have: 

1. A juris doctorate and 2-4 years of experience from a top-tier law firm or company in the SaaS, data services or technology industries related to corporate matters, including corporate governance, M&A, securities, or other transactional work
2. Member of a U.S. state bar in good standing
3. Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, critical thinking skills, and judgment 
4. Experience advising companies through the execution of complex corporate transactions
5. Judgement to anticipate and mitigate risk, and to know when and how to escalate issues
6. Proven ability to own tasks and work independently, as well as collaborate with others across the company
7. An independent, patient, and thoughtful demeanor while being adept at managing shifting priorities in a demanding, fast-paced environment

Nice to have experience:

1. Experience advising executives at high-growth technology companies
2. Familiarity with or an interest in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry

Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Critical Thinking
• Legal Consulting
• Strategic Thinking
• Team Collaboration