Legal Associate

Summary

Join the Uniswap Foundation as a Legal Associate and assist the General Counsel in providing crucial legal guidance across various Foundation initiatives, including grants, governance, and marketing. As the second legal team member, you will play a key role in navigating the regulatory landscape and supporting the Foundation's mission of fostering the growth, decentralization, and sustainability of the Uniswap community. You will handle a portfolio of grants, contracts, and marketing materials, anticipate and address legal challenges, review communications for compliance, and advise the General Counsel. The ideal candidate possesses a Juris Doctor, relevant experience, and a strong understanding of DeFi and web3. The Uniswap Foundation offers a supportive work environment and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; member of a U.S. state bar in good standing
• 2–5 years of legal practice experience with a strong focus on corporate law, contract law, marketing guidelines, IP law, Securities and Commodities law, and a base understanding of broad financial regulation requirements
• Understanding of 501(c)4 organization structure and requisite reporting and record-keeping associated therewith
• Familiarity with U.S. financial regulatory frameworks as they apply to decentralized exchanges and DeFi protocols
• Demonstrated experience advising on web3 and crypto matters, particularly within the DeFi ecosystem
• Understanding of Uniswap protocol mechanics and governance structure
• Impeccable attention to detail and commitment to advancing decentralized finance
• Innate curiosity

Responsibilities

• Handle portfolio of grants, contracts, marketing materials and other collateral documents involving the Uniswap Foundation in collaboration with outside counsel
• Anticipate and address legal, business, and regulatory challenges within the DeFi space, recommending solutions to mitigate risks and pursue opportunities that align with Uniswap Foundation's mission
• Review external communications to ensure alignment with Foundation objectives and regulatory compliance
• Provide risk-based legal, regulatory, and strategic advice to the Uniswap Foundation’s General Counsel and communicate to executives, grantees, marketing teams, and more
• Review and structure grant agreements for our grant programs
• Monitor communications and deliverables from grantees to ensure compliance with the UF’s guidelines, expectations and regulatory requirements
• Assist the General Counsel in executing the Uniswap Foundation's broad legal and policy strategy

Benefits

• Fully covered healthcare
• Unlimited PTO
• Generous parental leave
• Professional Development budget