Summary

Duration: Full-time; Location: Remote (from UTC-5 to UTC+3), Preferred: Europe 

We are looking for a highly skilled and proactive Head of Legal to join our team at the WalletConnect Foundation. 

As Head of Legal, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring sound legal arrangements and compliance, mitigating legal risks, and providing strategic legal advice to support the growth of the WalletConnect ecosystem. You will work closely with our leadership team (Founder, CFO, Executive Director and Board) to navigate the complex legal landscape of blockchain, crypto, and decentralized technologies.

The ideal candidate deeply understands the legal and regulatory frameworks governing Web3, crypto, and blockchain technologies. You will advise on various legal issues, including contract negotiations, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, governance, etc.

Day to Day:

1. Provide strategic legal advice to the leadership team in the areas of blockchain technology, decentralized governance, tokenomics, and crypto regulations.
2. Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts, including commercial agreements, partnerships, licensing, and vendor agreements.
3. Ensure the Foundation complies with applicable laws and regulations.
4. Develop and implement internal legal policies and procedures to ensure the organization's activities comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
5. Advise on organizational governance matters, including decentralized governance models, token-holder rights, and community-driven initiatives.
6. Manage legal risks associated with emerging technologies and decentralized platforms.
7. Liaise with external legal advisors, regulators, and industry bodies to ensure the company is positioned favorably within the evolving regulatory landscape.
8. Support the leadership team in dispute resolution, regulatory inquiries, and other contentious matters.
9. Stay informed on global regulatory developments affecting the crypto and blockchain industries, ensuring WalletConnect Foundation meets compliance requirements.

Requirements

Must Haves:

1. Law degree from a top-tier law school, and admission to practice law in EU, UK or US. 
2. 10+ years of experience in a legal counsel role, with significant experience in the blockchain, crypto, or fintech industry.
3. Deep understanding of blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation, including decentralized governance models, tokenomics, and smart contracts. Familiarity with token issuances, DeFi, and the legal challenges associated with decentralized finance.
4. Proven experience in contract drafting and negotiation, especially related to technology, intellectual property, and commercial agreements.
5. Strong knowledge of international regulatory frameworks, particularly in financial services, data privacy (e.g., GDPR), and securities law.
6. Demonstrated ability to provide practical and strategic legal advice in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
7. Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with high attention to detail.
8. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
9. Interest and passion for Web3 technologies, decentralized systems, and the future of blockchain.

Nice to Haves:

1. Experience working within Crypto Foundations, Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) or other community-driven structures.
2. Experience with general corporate law including deal structuring, employment law and compensation structuring

Benefits

1. Fully remote position with a budget for setting up your ideal home office or work environment.
2. Regular team offsites to exciting destinations around the world.
3. Generous PTO and parental leave.
4. A competitive compensation package, including salary and tokens.
5. The opportunity to grow alongside one of the most recognized brands in Web3 and have fun while doing it!

Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Communications Skills
• Legal Consulting
• Problem Solving