Head of Legal

Summary

Join Chorus One as their Head of Legal and build and lead their legal team. This strategic leadership role ensures compliance, manages legal risk, handles all commercial legal work, and shapes Chorus One’s global crypto policy engagement. You will advise the executive team and collaborate with stakeholders across various departments. The position requires 7–10+ years of legal practice, with at least 3 years in crypto/blockchain, and deep expertise in regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, corporate law, and risk management. Chorus One offers a competitive salary (140k to 180k EUR), stock options, a learning budget, and various other benefits including paid parental leave and remote work flexibility.

Requirements

• Experience: 7–10+ years of legal practice, with at least 3 years in crypto/blockchain
• Specialization: Deep expertise in regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, corporate law, and risk management
• Industry Knowledge: Solid grasp of staking, DeFi, Web3 business models, and global digital asset regulation
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable advice
• Proficient in drafting and negotiating high-stakes contracts
• Strong analytical thinking and sound judgment
• Independent, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced remote environment

Responsibilities

• Define and scale the legal team in alignment with Chorus One’s business objectives
• Advise leadership on legal and regulatory risk, governance, and compliance
• Act as the company’s lead legal voice, both internally and in external engagements
• Monitor and interpret global regulations affecting digital assets, including MiCA, SEC guidance, ETF-related developments, and APAC jurisdictional requirements
• Lead Chorus One’s approach to regulatory compliance across staking, DeFi, and validator services
• Represent the company in conversations with regulators, industry groups, and working groups to help shape the evolving crypto policy landscape
• Proactively assess risk exposure and develop policies and frameworks to ensure compliance across jurisdictions
• Own the drafting, negotiation, and management of all commercial agreements, NDAs, and partnerships
• Build scalable legal templates and contract workflows that support growth and reduce friction for BD and operational teams
• Maintain high-quality legal documentation that aligns with business objectives and mitigates risk
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across business development, finance, product to embed legal guidance into decision-making
• Liaise with and manage external counsel on specialized legal matters, including international licensing, tax, and securities law

Benefits

• We offer a competitive fixed salary (140k to 180k EUR) in your preferred local currency or stable coins , complemented by stock options , giving you a stake in the exciting future we’re building together
• Benefit from an annual 3,000 CHF learning budget that goes beyond just conferences—supporting your physical, emotional, and mental well-being too
• Attend up to two conferences a year to dive deeper into the Web3 space and connect with the community
• Plus, jumpstart your crypto journey with our $1,000 Crypto Starter Kit to explore and engage with cryptocurrencies hands-on
• Collaboration is woven into our DNA. We thrive in multiplayer settings , ensuring every voice contributes to our mission
• Connect across teams through our buddy programs, regular virtual coffee chats, and biannual retreats , which offer unparalleled opportunities to build stronger relationships while tackling some of the industry's most exciting challenges
• Twice a year, we bring the entire team together for all-expenses-paid retreats in inspiring locations
• Embrace remote flexibility that empowers you to work from anywhere in the world
• We’ve got you covered with a 500 CHF/month coworking budget
• And for those growing their families, enjoy paid parental leave to ensure your personal and professional lives align seamlessly
• We practice radical candor , fostering an environment of open, honest feedback that helps us grow individually and as a team
• Expect a culture where learning from each other is not just encouraged—it’s celebrated
• We offer flexibility to suit your individual needs
• With the ability to provide local employment in over 150 countries , you’ll have access to local benefits tailored to your region
• Prefer contractor status instead? That’s an option too