Senior Legal Counsel

21 hours, 33 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
Legal
OpenZeppelin

OpenZeppelin

OpenZeppelin specializes in providing security solutions for blockchain applications, focusing on smart contract audits and creating a secure environment for developers in the Web3 ecosystem.

Internet Software & Services
11-50
Founded 2015

Description

  • Draft, negotiate, and close client and vendor agreements while managing commercial deal flow.
  • Provide risk-weighted legal advice that balances commercial opportunities with legal, financial, operational, and reputational risks.
  • Support the General Counsel on intellectual property and open-source licensing, privacy, compliance, acquisitions, and other legal matters.
  • Partner with Sales, Finance, Operations, HR, and IT & Security teams on legal needs.
  • Design and implement automated contracting and contractual-compliance processes using AI and advanced tools.
  • Develop and deliver staff training and compliance practices for a regulated, publicly traded organization.
  • Maintain legal records and coordinate corporate governance processes across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Lead assigned legal projects and independently pursue initiatives that support company goals.

Requirements

  • 8–10 years of relevant legal experience, including in-house experience at a high-growth blockchain or digital-assets company.
  • Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of blockchain commercial agreements.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of open-source licensing and related legal issues.
  • Law degree and license to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
  • Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail.
  • Pragmatic, business-minded approach to legal analysis, risk assessment, problem-solving, and negotiation.
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and maintain strong follow-through.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal topics to non-legal audiences.

Benefits

  • Fully remote work flexibility.
  • Flexible time off.
  • 8 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers, 4 weeks for secondary caregivers, and a $3,600 baby bonus.
  • Up to $500 for home-office equipment.
  • Medical insurance.
  • Learning and development opportunities.
  • Monthly stipend for a preferred co-working space.
  • Company gatherings with teammates around the world.

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