Vice President of Compliance

Launch Legends • Houston, TX

101d

About The Position

We’re offering a unique opportunity to join Launch Legends (and Autheo) as a part-time Equity Cofounder. Founded nearly four years ago, Launch Legends is at the forefront of bridging Web3 blockchain technology with the next evolution of Web2 integration—bringing businesses on-chain through enterprise-grade solutions, DePIN innovations, and decentralized financial infrastructure. Our flagship project, Autheo, is an AI enabled Layer-Zero OS with an integrated Layer-1 blockchain and complete decentralized infrastructure that includes decentralized compute, storage, identity, and service marketplaces, as well as a Full-stack development environment (DevHub)—engineered for scalable enterprise adoption, developer innovation, and real-world blockchain integration.

Requirements

• 10+ years in compliance, legal, or regulatory affairs within blockchain, fintech, SaaS, or financial services.
• Deep knowledge of cryptocurrency regulations, securities law, AML/KYC frameworks, GDPR, and international data privacy rules.
• Experience managing compliance for token offerings, validator or node sales, or other digital asset products.
• Strong background in risk assessment, audits, and designing compliance frameworks for rapidly scaling companies.
• Ability to translate complex regulations into operational processes that enable business growth.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with experience presenting to regulators, executives, and external partners.
• JD, LLM, MBA, or equivalent advanced degree preferred; professional compliance certifications (CAMS, CIPP, etc.) highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee Autheo’s compliance strategy for crypto/securities laws, AML/KYC, GDPR, CCPA, and global data privacy regulations.
• Monitor global developments in blockchain, fintech, and digital asset regulations to ensure proactive alignment.
• Serve as primary compliance advisor to the Executive Steering Committee and Board.
• Design and implement compliant frameworks for validator node sales, private/public token offerings, and TGE processes.
• Work with legal counsel to ensure emissions, disclosures, and investor materials meet regulatory requirements.
• Oversee KYC/AML providers, audit trails, and investor eligibility checks.
• Establish compliance requirements for GSIs, VARs, VADs, and channel partners across vertical markets.
• Draft and enforce standards for partner onboarding, cross-border transactions, and contractual risk management.
• Provide compliance input for enterprise SaaS, API integrations, and Web2/Web3 interoperability.
• Lead GDPR, CCPA, and international data privacy program implementation across products, DevHub, and cloud infrastructure.
• Coordinate data audits, encryption/privacy standards, and breach response protocols.
• Ensure DID (decentralized identity) frameworks and quantum-secure features meet regulatory thresholds.
• Establish internal compliance monitoring, reporting, and audit systems.
• Lead internal and external audits, ensuring documentation, remediation, and continuous improvement.
• Design risk mitigation strategies for crypto volatility, cross-chain interoperability, and global operations.
• Create training programs to ensure Autheo employees, partners, and executives understand compliance responsibilities.
• Foster a culture of ethics, transparency, and accountability across the organization.
• Represent Autheo at industry forums and regulatory roundtables.

Benefits

• Equity in Launch Legends, Autheo, and the WFO Creator Network.
• Token allocations in the Autheo blockchain.
• Salaried compensation expected to begin within 4 to 5 months, following node, token sales or funding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed