In-House Counsel
About The Position
We’re looking for an in-house counsel who wants to be deeply embedded in building and operating real infrastructure—not advising from the sidelines. This role sits at the center of Malbec Labs’ work supporting the DoubleZero Protocol, a next-generation decentralized private internet. You’ll work directly with the executive team, partner closely with engineers and operators, and help design the legal systems that allow a fast-moving, technically ambitious organization to scale responsibly. This is a hands-on role for someone who values ownership, judgment, and practical execution.
Requirements
- Approximately 1-4 years of experience (not required in exceptional circumstances)
- Background in commercial, transactional, or technology-focused legal work
- Strong drafting skills and sound business judgment
- Highly organized and systems-oriented approach to legal work
- Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, evolving environment with limited precedent
- Genuine interest in crypto, blockchain, and infrastructure-level technology
- Excited to work closely with a small executive team and be accountable for outcomes
Responsibilities
- Draft and own core legal agreements
- Lead drafting and management of vendor, infrastructure, contractor, and contributor agreements
- Prepare and maintain NDAs, MSAs, and other foundational operating documents
- Support token-, incentive-, and equity-adjacent documentation in coordination with leadership and external counsel
- Own Malbec Labs’ legal toolchain and document infrastructure
- Design contract workflows, templates, approvals, and version control that scale with the company
- Create legal processes that are clear, reliable, and easy for technical teams to use
- Prepare board consents, approvals, and routine governance materials
- Support governance across Malbec Labs and affiliated entities
- Act as a primary legal liaison with the DoubleZero Foundation to ensure smooth coordination across the ecosystem
- Identify and surface legal and operational risk early
- Make clear calls on when to escalate issues or engage external counsel
- Focus on practical, business-aligned solutions rather than academic legal analysis
Benefits
- Highly competitive compensation
- Hybrid salary and token-based compensation
- Opportunity for meaningful growth and expanded scope over time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
