CoinList ยท 1 month ago
General Counsel
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$240K/yr - $255K/yrCoinList is a company that helps leading crypto projects grow their communities and raise capital. The General Counsel serves as the chief legal advisor, providing strategic guidance and ensuring legal compliance across all aspects of the business, while managing legal risks and supporting the company's growth and objectives.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Develop and implement legal strategies aligned with the company's business goals and regulatory requirements
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, including those related to cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and financial services
Monitor and interpret changes in laws and regulations affecting the company's operations
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including partnership agreements, licensing agreements, and vendor contracts
Oversee contract execution and manage any legal issues arising from contractual relationships
Act as the primary point of contact with regulatory authorities and manage regulatory filings, investigations, and communications
Provide legal advice on compliance with anti-money laundering (AML), know your customer (KYC), and other regulatory requirements
Identify potential legal risks and implement strategies to mitigate them
Manage litigation and dispute resolution processes, including coordinating with external counsel as needed
Advise the Board of Directors and senior management on corporate governance matters and legal implications of business decisions
Ensure that corporate policies and practices are in line with legal and ethical standards
Oversee the protection of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets
Manage IP-related disputes and enforcement actions
Lead and mentor the in-house legal team, providing guidance and support to junior legal staff
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including compliance, finance, and operations, to address legal issues and support business objectives
Qualification
Required
Deep understanding of cryptocurrency regulations, blockchain technology, and related legal frameworks
Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and thoughtfully to diverse audiences
Strategic thinking to balance legal risks with business opportunities
Proactive and solution-oriented approach to anticipate challenges
Collaborative and approachable demeanor to build strong relationships
Skilled negotiation abilities to seek win-win outcomes
Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Mentorship and leadership skills to support the growth of the legal team
Passion for the transformative potential of crypto and commitment to responsible innovation
Experience in developing and implementing legal strategies aligned with business goals
Knowledge of compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
Ability to monitor and interpret changes in laws and regulations
Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts
Ability to manage contract execution and legal issues arising from contracts
Experience acting as a primary point of contact with regulatory authorities
Ability to provide legal advice on compliance with AML, KYC, and other regulatory requirements
Experience in identifying legal risks and implementing mitigation strategies
Ability to manage litigation and dispute resolution processes
Experience advising on corporate governance matters
Ability to ensure corporate policies align with legal and ethical standards
Experience overseeing the protection of intellectual property
Ability to manage IP-related disputes and enforcement actions
Experience leading and mentoring an in-house legal team
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to address legal issues
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance are provided at no monthly cost to the employee
Unlimited PTO
Life planning
Gym membership
Company
CoinList
CoinList specializes in blockchain, cryptocurrency and bitcoin services.
Founded in 2017
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Thomas W.
CFO
Recent News
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