Job Description
Summary
Ava Labs is looking for a lead counsel to be involved with all aspects of the legal, regulatory, compliance and policy functions of the company. You will join a top-notch team with deep experience and commitment as well as a sense of humor. If you are ready to bring all of your skills to bear and learn a whole lot, we want to talk to you!
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Develop and implement legal analysis and strategy to support growth and mitigate risks for Ava Labs and the Avalanche public blockchain
- Provide legal and regulatory support for the development of new and existing products/services, including by advising on securities law, commodities law and sanctions and money transmission regulations as well as day-to-day corporate law and transactional work
- Collaborate on regulatory and legislative policy and advocacy
- Work on regulatory compliance issues and implementations
- Negotiate partnerships, investments, grants and commercial agreements
- Advise on areas of law relevant to tech startups, including intellectual property and employment
- Manage outside counsel efficiently and effectively, including through education
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
- J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) and membership in at least one US state bar
- 5+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney
- Experience with blockchain technology and cryptoassets; corporate law; intellectual property law
- Engineering or technical background helpful; ability to learn about new technologies a must
- A proactive attitude and ability to work cross-functionally within the company
- An ability to engage constructively with internal and external stakeholders
- Proven problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills
- Reside in NYC Metropolitan area and ability to work onsite a few days per week
NICE TO HAVE
- Quick learner, voracious reader who can integrate knowledge with practice
- Extremely organized and detail oriented with the ability to see the forest for the trees
- Intellectually curious with a desire to tackle new subjects, dig into new technologies and help move the law and policy in new directions
- Intelligent, diligent, vibrant and willing to be challenged and explore
- Good communications skills, the courage to speak up and the wisdom to weigh circumstances and potential outcomes
- Comfortable working with anyone and the ability to gently persuade or firmly convince
- Interest in building the future of the internet, Web 3.0 and the metaverse
- Global mindset
Salary Range: $160,000 to $200,000
(**This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, a final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.)
Skills
- Communications Skills
- Legal Consulting
- Problem Solving