Head of Legal and Compliance

3 days ago

New York, New York, United States Blockdaemon Full time
Job Title: Head of Legal and Compliance

Job Summary:
Blockdaemon is seeking a highly experienced Head of Legal and Compliance to join our team. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for overseeing all legal and compliance matters, providing proactive legal counsel, and managing the legal team.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide legal strategy and leadership to the executive team, balancing legal risk with practical business objectives.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant local, national, and international laws, particularly those related to blockchain technology, digital assets, tokenization, securities law, and financial regulations.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including partnership agreements, licensing, SaaS, vendor agreements, and token offerings.
  • Develop and implement legal risk management strategies, balancing legal safeguards with operational flexibility.
  • Oversee corporate governance policies and provide guidance on equity-related matters, including cap table management, employee stock plans, and legal compliance for equity issuance and grants.
  • Manage and coordinate any litigation, disputes, or legal claims involving the company.
  • Provide guidance on data privacy laws, GDPR, and cybersecurity concerns.
  • Collaborate closely with finance, HR, and compliance teams on equity administration, and with product development to anticipate and solve complex legal issues.
  • Represent the company in legal proceedings, with regulatory authorities, and in negotiations with external parties.

Requirements:
  • 10+ years of legal experience, with a strong background in technology, blockchain, cryptocurrency, or fintech.
  • Experience in commercial contract matters with large institutions as the counterparties.
  • Experience in equity administration, including stock options, RSUs, and employee ownership structures.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced startup or technology-driven environment.
  • Familiarity with the regulatory framework governing blockchain technologies, including but not limited to FinCEN, SEC, CFTC, and global regulatory bodies.
  • Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
  • Exceptional communication skills and the ability to explain complex legal issues to non-legal stakeholders.
  • Ability to develop and implement risk management strategies that support both legal safeguards and business flexibility.
  • Business acumen and strategic problem-solving capabilities.

Nice-to-Have Skills:
  • In-depth knowledge of blockchain technology and its legal ramifications.
  • Experience with securities law, including the legal implications of token offerings and equity grants.

About Us:
Blockdaemon powers the blockchain economy with its suite of industry-leading infrastructure solutions. We are a globally established, ISO-27001 certified partner with extensive protocol coverage, offering technical depth, industry-leading SLAs, 70+ global points of presence through 10+ cloud and bare metal providers, and 24/7 support for an unmatched institutional-grade experience.

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