Assistant General Counsel

Summary

Join Offchain Labs' Legal Team as an Assistant General Counsel, Product! This role provides crucial legal and regulatory support for our suite of on-chain products and infrastructure. You will advise product managers, business development, and engineering teams on blockchain infrastructure, DEXs, and digital payments. As a member of our Legal Team, you'll collaborate with talented professionals in a fast-paced, supportive environment, tackling exciting legal issues in blockchain technology and digital assets. You'll ensure product compliance, provide risk-based counsel throughout the product lifecycle, and work cross-functionally with various stakeholders. This position requires a J.D., U.S. state bar license, and 7+ years of relevant legal experience. Offchain Labs offers a remote-first work environment, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• J.D. and currently licensed in a U.S. state with 7+ years of legal experience, preferably with in-house experience with a consumer financial services business, a fintech, bank or crypto/blockchain company
• Experience counseling product teams in launching financial services or technology products, and have a clear understanding of the legal underpinnings supporting these products
• A strong interest in digital currency, blockchain technology, and innovative constructs pioneered by decentralized applications, web3, and DeFi
• Familiarity with consumer financial services regulation and agencies (FinCEN MSB, State MTLs & SEC) and consumer services and internet regulations and agencies
• Experience with build-outs to support Anti Money Laundering (AML)/Know-your-customer (KYC) requirements, and regulated e-money and money transmission obligations
• Be a team player with proven problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Practical risk assessment skills and the ability to work with teams to find mitigation options and provide results-oriented legal guidance
• A sense of humor is a must!

Responsibilities

• Integrate into the day-to-day operations of our Product Team, providing legal, business and strategic advice
• See around corners and creatively solve problems for the business as they plan, build, and execute on their product roadmap
• Ensure product compliance with applicable U.S. and international laws and regulations, in close collaboration with Legal Team colleagues
• Provide risk-based, business-oriented full product life-cycle counseling, from ideation and development to launch and operation
• Provide practical, actionable legal input on the design of new digital product functionalities, DeFi tools, and infrastructure
• Work cross-functionally with stakeholders, including Partnerships, Marketing/Communications, Finance, Security and Operations
• Advise on compliance obligations, including money transmission, KYC, consumer protection, and privacy laws, as they relate to self-hosted applications
• Work with outside counsel where necessary for subject matter expertise or international support
• Monitor relevant regulatory developments

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of blockchain technology and Ethereum is preferred
• Preferably, experience at both a law firm and in an in-house setting
• Financial services compliance experience

Benefits

• Remote-first global workforce + soon to open NY office
• Annual company offsite + team onsites
• Professional reimbursement program (facilitates industry conference attendance, certifications, and more)
• Medical, dental & vision coverage (US + some other countries)
• 401k retirement plan + company match (US only)
• Wellness stipend
• Home office set up / ergonomic equipment program