Chief Legal Officer

2 weeks ago


San Francisco, California, United States Hyperbolic Labs Full time
About the Role

As General Counsel at Hyperbolic Labs, you will serve as the primary legal advisor to the company, ensuring that our operations, partnerships, and growth strategies are compliant, legally sound, and strategically aligned with the ever-evolving regulatory landscape, especially in the fields of AI, blockchain, and decentralized technologies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Corporate Governance & Compliance: Provide strategic legal advice and support on corporate governance, ensuring that Hyperbolic operates in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
  • Regulatory Strategy & Risk Management: Navigate the regulatory landscape for AI, blockchain, and token-based models, particularly focusing on securities law, IP law, data privacy, and DeFi regulations.
  • Contracts & Transactions: Draft, review, and negotiate key agreements, including investment contracts, partnership agreements, licensing deals, and vendor contracts.
  • Fundraising & Investor Relations: Support fundraising initiatives, including reviewing and advising on term sheets, investor agreements, and securities offerings.
  • Token Launch Support: Ensure all aspects of the token launch are legally compliant, including securities, tax, and anti-money laundering (AML) considerations.
  • IP & Data Privacy Protection: Oversee intellectual property strategy, including patents, trademarks, and copyright protection related to our AI innovations and software.
  • Dispute Resolution & Litigation: Manage any litigation, arbitration, or mediation involving Hyperbolic, working with external counsel as needed.
Requirements
  • Have a Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and be admitted to practice law in a relevant jurisdiction.
  • Have 7+ years of experience as a corporate attorney, preferably with a focus on tech, blockchain, or AI industries.
  • Possess strong knowledge of blockchain technology, tokenomics, and DeFi regulations.
  • Be experienced in providing legal counsel to startups or high-growth tech companies, particularly on fundraising, IP, and compliance.
  • Be well-versed in securities law, IP law, data privacy, and corporate governance.
  • Have excellent negotiation skills with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.
  • Have experience working with C-level executives and boards of directors.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience guiding a company through a token generation event (TGE).
  • Familiarity with DeFi protocols and blockchain infrastructure.
  • Proven ability to navigate cross-border regulatory challenges.
  • Strong network within the blockchain and AI ecosystems.
How to Apply

Interested in being part of our mission? Email us at contact@hyperbolic.xyz with your background and how you heard about us.

Hyperbolic is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.


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