Associate Counsel

1 month ago

Stamford, Connecticut, United States Digital Currency Group Full time

What You'll Be A Part Of:

Founded in 2015 by CEO Barry Silbert, Digital Currency Group is the most active investor in the blockchain sector with a mission to accelerate the development of a better financial system through the proliferation of digital assets and blockchain technology. Today, DCG sits at the epicenter of the industry, backing more than 200 blockchain-related companies in over 35 countries. DCG also invests directly in digital currencies and other digital assets.

We passionately believe digital currency and blockchain technology will drive global economic and social change. Our unique model enables us to deploy our resources to build over the long term.


What is the Role:

We are currently hiring for an Associate Counsel to work within DCG's Legal team. This is an exciting opportunity to be the fourth in-house lawyer on an exciting and dynamic startup team. You will be reporting to the Director, Legal and will manage a broad range of matters across the organization. This is also an opportunity to gain exposure working with the Chief Legal Officer and other C-level executives as part of a small and strategic team.

What You'll Be Responsible For:

As a key member of our dynamic team, this opportunity presents you with the opportunity to get broad exposure across the business including by:

  • Managing all legal processes and documentation across a broad range of venture capital investment transactions.
  • Providing general business counsel, corporate governance and securities law advice on an as-needed basis.
  • Supporting strategic projects and providing support to DCG's subsidiaries and portfolio companies.
  • Assisting with cap table matters and administration of the company's equity plan.
  • Negotiating several types of agreements (e.g., NDAs, service agreements and side letters).
  • Staying apprised of relevant regulatory developments and analyzing implications for the firm and industry, including by supporting DCG's policy efforts in D.C.
  • Cultivating strong working relationships with internal teams and external business partners (including outside counsel and other advisors).
  • Coordinating with other groups in the organization – investments, operations, finance, accounting, investor relations, communications, etc. on various matters.

What You'll Bring:

A can-do attitude, a willingness to learn and a want to be an important part of a collaborative team of smart, curious individuals working hard to enable our business to be best in class. More specifically:

Experience:

  • J.D. degree and active bar membership (in good standing) required
  • Minimum 2-3 years of relevant transactional legal experience at a big firm
  • Strong track record of advancement/attainment in both academic and professional environments

Communication and Collaboration:

  • You are a proven collaborator and communicator; you know how to listen and work well with others across disciplines
  • Strong drafting skills (e.g., contracts, policies, disclosures) and exceptional oral/written communication skills for both legal and non-legal audiences to be able to clearly explain complex problems

Organizational:

  • Highly organized, detail-oriented and proactive
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects and deliver on time; ability to independently manage investment transactions consulting with others as needed
  • A knack for organization and surfacing issues

Problem Solving:

  • You can think outside of the box and come up with creative solutions to solve complex problems
  • You enjoy a challenge and will look at potential solutions through multiple lenses
  • You are comfortable navigating the grey and being pragmatic in approach to business problems in an emerging and volatile global regulatory environment

Motivation / Entrepreneurial Spirit:

  • You are comfortable working in a fast paced, start-up environment with a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape and are excited to engage in strategic thinking for new and existing initiatives
  • You're also eager to participate in other projects/tasks outside of your specific purview for the greater good of the organization and believe that success is a collective effort
  • You can easily adjust to new situations, pivot when priorities change and make accommodations as needed to be effective in your role and deliver on goals

What We Offer:

  • Inspiring colleagues and an invigorating start-up environment
  • Competitive base salary, bonus and incentive compensation
  • Company paid health insurance for employee, partner and dependents
  • Life insurance, short-term & long-term disability coverage
  • 401K plan
  • Pre-tax transit and parking program and flexible spending programs for medical and dependent care
  • Unlimited PTO / Flexible time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • New water-front office with world-class perks and amenities

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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