Legal Counsel

2 hours, 41 minutes ago
Full-time
Mid Level
Legal
Ritual

Ritual

Ritual is a technology lab focused on creating a decentralized execution layer for Autonomous Intelligence, merging the fields of cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence. The company aims to develop a "computer in the sky" that meets diverse computational needs, ensuring that AI technologies are open, neutral, and resistant to censorship. Ritual operates a crowdsourced governance layer to manage key aspects of the AI ecosystem, including safety and funding. Ritual offers a range of infrastructure services, including a decentralized execution layer for AI, a decentralized oracle network called Infernet, and advanced cryptographic infrastructure. Its primary products include Infernet, which allows smart contracts to access AI models, and Ritual Chain, a sovereign execution layer designed for AI operations. The company collaborates with various blockchain ecosystems and AI platforms, partnering with organizations like Arbitrum and Celestia to enhance AI capabilities within the blockchain space.

information technology & services
11-50
$25M raised

Description

  • Build the legal function, including policies, processes, and templates.
  • Advise the executive team and board on legal, regulatory, and business matters.
  • Oversee corporate governance, board resolutions, minutes, and shareholder agreements.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial, vendor, partnership, and employment agreements.
  • Establish a contract management system and streamline legal workflows.
  • Develop compliance programs covering GDPR, AML, OFAC, data privacy, employment, and intellectual property matters.
  • Monitor blockchain and AI regulatory developments and proactively address compliance risks.
  • Identify and mitigate legal risks, manage disputes and litigation, and engage external counsel as needed.
  • Support fundraising through guidance on term sheets, stock issuance, and investor agreements, and oversee equity administration.

Requirements

  • J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
  • 3+ years of relevant legal experience at a top-tier law firm and/or as in-house counsel.
  • Experience with early-stage or high-growth companies, particularly in Web3 or AI.
  • Expertise in corporate governance, contract law, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
  • Familiarity working with Web3 teams.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong business acumen and ability to balance legal and business priorities.

Benefits

  • Highly competitive compensation package with an annual discretionary bonus and optimized tax structure.
  • Top-tier benefits package for the Web3 startup sector.
  • 100% coverage of premiums for high-quality healthcare.
  • Aggressive company 401(k) match.
  • Fully remote or hybrid work options.
  • Virtual and in-person company events.

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