Senior Counsel

Summary

Join Magic Labs as a Senior Counsel and lead the legal function for a company at the forefront of blockchain innovation. This exceptional opportunity offers leadership and partnership in a rapidly growing company. You will monitor and analyze evolving regulatory landscapes, advise on compliance, manage IP strategy, identify and mitigate legal risks, collaborate with various teams, educate stakeholders, and draft and negotiate agreements. The ideal candidate possesses 4-6 years of legal experience, preferably including time at a top law firm and in-house counsel experience in technology or fintech. A deep personal interest in blockchain technology and a proactive approach to problem-solving are essential.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of legal experience, preferable including time at a top law firm and as in-house counsel at a technology or fintech company
• Deep personal interest and/or experience using blockchain-based technologies and the DeFi ecosystem
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, strong organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment where guidance can be minimal and responsibilities evolve rapidly
• Experience working with consumer-facing digital products, platforms, or SaaS solutions, and understanding their associated legal and compliance considerations
• J.D. from a top law school and active bar membership in good standing

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze evolving regulatory landscapes in the U.S. and internationally, particularly with respect to digital assets and blockchain-based financial products
• Advise on compliance frameworks related to money transmitter laws, securities laws, commodities regulations, AML/KYC requirements, sanctions, and tokens
• Advise on IP strategy, protect proprietary technology, and manage filings, licensing, and enforcement as needed
• Identify potential legal risks and proactively develop strategies to mitigate exposure in a rapidly evolving technological and regulatory environment
• Work closely with product, engineering, marketing, and business development teams to integrate legal considerations into product design and strategic initiatives
• Educate internal stakeholders on legal topics, ensuring that all teams remain informed and empowered to make compliance-conscious decisions
• Draft, negotiate, and review a variety of commercial agreements, including SaaS contracts, vendor agreements, partnership frameworks, and licensing deals
• Create and maintain Magic’s privacy policies, terms of use and other online documents, policies, standards and related processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical undergraduate degree, especially those with computer science or engineering backgrounds
• Previous experience in a Web3 company
• Actively engaged in crypto twitter
• Entrepreneurial and owner mindset

Benefits

Salary range: $250-275k