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