Associate General Counsel, Securities & Compliance Officer

Nakamoto Inc.

63d•$175,000 - $200,000•Remote

About The Position

Nakamoto Inc. is seeking a securities lawyer to join its in-house legal team. This role will report directly to the General Counsel and will be responsible for the company's SEC reporting and disclosure, supporting capital markets activities, and serving as the Compliance Officer for enterprise-wide corporate policies. The position offers significant ownership and growth opportunities within a remote-first, fast-paced, and innovation-driven environment. The ideal candidate will be a builder who thrives on autonomy, clear communication, and turning ambiguity into action, motivated by meaningful, frontier work in the Bitcoin enterprise.

Requirements

J.D. and active bar membership in good standing
5+ years of securities / capital markets experience at a leading law firm, the SEC and/or in-house at a public company
Hands-on experience with '34 Act reporting (8-Ks, 10-Qs, 10-Ks) and registration statements
Strong working knowledge of the Securities Act, Exchange Act, SEC rules, and Nasdaq listing requirements
Excellent judgment and organizational skills
Strong drafting skills
Meticulous attention to detail
Ability to independently manage recurring deadlines
Judgment, discretion, and maturity to advise senior executives and handle sensitive matters

Nice To Haves

Proxy statement and capital markets transaction experience
Compliance program experience
Interest in bitcoin and digital assets
Prior exposure to bitcoin treasury companies or crypto-related companies

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and manage the company's SEC filings, including current reports (8-K), periodic reports (10-Q, 10-K), proxy statements, Section 16 filings, and registration statements.
Advise on disclosure obligations, Regulation FD, and securities law compliance across the company's public communications, including press releases, earnings releases and investor materials.
Support the company's capital markets transactions and financing activities.
Ensure ongoing compliance with Nasdaq listing rules, including corporate governance and disclosure requirements.
Administer the company's insider trading policy, including trading windows, preclearance, and 10b5-1 plan matters.
Advise on equity compensation and stock plan matters, plan maintenance and related filings.
Support board and committee governance and other corporate governance matters.
Monitor SEC rulemaking and Nasdaq rule changes and advise on their impact, including developments relevant to companies with bitcoin treasury operations.
Serve as the company's designated Compliance Officer responsible for the maintenance, monitoring, and enforcement of the Company’s enterprise-wide policies, including the code of conduct, insider trading, clawback, disclosure and Reg FD, related person transactions, FCPA/anti-corruption, AI, social media, and open door policies.
In the first year, review and refresh the existing policy suite and stand up a formal compliance program, including policy governance, training, and monitoring processes.
On an ongoing basis, keep policies current, monitor adherence, coordinate investigations of potential violations with HR and the General Counsel, deliver training, and serve as the primary point of contact for policy questions.