Associate Counsel

zerohash • Chicago, IL

5d

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced in-house counsel to grow with our legal team. The ideal candidate will have law firm and in-house experience supporting high growth companies substantial experience advising clients on a broad scope of topics. This individual will have an immediate opportunity to support the commercial contract and regulatory function, and will be expected to autonomously drive projects to completion by partnering with cross-functional team both inside and outside the legal department. This role will involve drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance, and preparing responsive documentation for regulator and law enforcement. Extensive experience within the fintech and cryptocurrency sectors is a major plus.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 4-6 years of legal experience, with a focus on commercial and regulatory work in the fintech or cryptocurrency sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of financial and cryptocurrency regulations, including securities laws, AML/KYC requirements, and data protection laws.
• Proven experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• High level of drive, integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility

Nice To Haves

• Extensive experience within the fintech and cryptocurrency sectors is a major plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including NDAs, client services agreements, vendor contracts, and partnership agreements.
• Provide legal advice and support on regulatory matters, including compliance with financial regulations, data protection laws, and cryptocurrency-specific legislation.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop and implement compliance policies and procedures.
• Draft regulatory and law enforcement communications in response to regular requests and correspond with senior attorneys with respect to same.
• Monitor and analyze legal and regulatory developments in the finance, fintech, and cryptocurrency space, and advise on their impact on the company’s operations.
• Assist in the management of legal risks, including litigation risk, and provide strategic advice to support business objectives.
• Liaise with external legal counsel as needed to address complex legal issues.
• Support corporate governance matters and ensure adherence to internal policies and standards.
• Conduct legal research and provide training to internal stakeholders on relevant legal topics.

Benefits

• Healthcare Insurance: zerohash covers roughly 100% of employee premiums as well as a portion of spouse/children (U.S. only)
• Vision & Dental Insurance (U.S. only)
• Chance to earn equity
• Maternity & Paternity leave (after 6 months)
• WeWork All Access Membership
• WFH Yearly Stipend
• L&D Yearly Stipend (after 6 months)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree