Job Description for Corporate Counsel at Offchain Labs - Remote
At Offchain Labs, we aren’t just building products: we’re leading a movement.
As pioneers in blockchain scalability and security, we're at the forefront of transforming how the world interacts with decentralized applications. We're laying the foundation that will define the next generation of digital commerce, governance, and human interaction. This involves tackling real-world challenges that come with scaling blockchain technology, without compromising on its core principles: decentralization, security and transparency.
At the center of this vision is our people. Our team is made up of thinkers and doers that embrace new challenges and seek solutions that push existing boundaries. If you’re energized by solving unprecedented problems, and believe in the role that decentralized systems will play in creating a more equitable digital future, then we want to hear from you.
Why Offchain Labs?
Offchain Labs is setting the pace for the entire Ethereum ecosystem. We built the Arbitrum stack that powers Arbitrum One, the most widely adopted Ethereum scaling solution that exists today.
Arbitrum’s ecosystem is undergoing tremendous growth with hundreds of projects and dApps on Arbitrum One today. Over 100 different teams have used Offchain Labs technology to build their own Arbitrum chains. Major players in the space, Robinhood, BlackRock, Ethena Labs, Securitize, Aave, and Apechain are all using the Arbitrum stack.
Arbitrum’s thriving ecosystem wouldn’t exist without our advanced technology stack. Arbitrum, Prysm, ZeroDev. These aren’t just product names. These are tools that are actively reshaping what's possible on Ethereum and advancing its core infrastructure.
To top it all off? We’re backed by $124 million in funding. We’ve demonstrated consistent execution with billions in secured value, thousands of supported projects, and infrastructure processing millions of transactions seamlessly.
The role:
- We are seeking an attorney to join our Legal Team as Corporate Counsel to provide commercial legal and regulatory support for a suite of on-chain products and infrastructure. You will support product managers and business development and operations professionals by advising on issues relating to blockchain infrastructure, DEXs, digital payments and other on-chain products. As a member of the Legal Team, you will work alongside a team of talented professionals in a fast-paced industry with a supportive and friendly company culture, advising on some of the most exciting and innovative legal issues in blockchain technology and digital assets.
What you'll do:
- Support the development and provision of legal, business, and strategic advice across the organization.
- Research and review product compliance requirements with applicable U.S. and international laws, in close collaboration with Legal Team colleagues.
- Draft, revise, and negotiate a diverse range of commercial agreements, including Web3, partnership, vendor, and tech transactions, addressing legal risk in business-centric ways.
- Work cross-functionally and collaboratively with various stakeholders, including Partnerships, Product, Marketing/Communications, and Operations as a trusted partner while building strong lines of communication with them.
- Assist with designing and scaling legal processes and procedures.
- Monitor relevant regulatory and policy developments as needed.
- Legal research as needed.
What you'll need:
- J.D. and currently licensed in a U.S. state with 3+ years of post-qualification legal experience, preferably with experience with a consumer financial services business, fintech, bank or crypto/blockchain company.
- A strong interest in digital currency and blockchain technology.
- Practical and sound transactional and negotiation skills.
- Familiarity with regulatory issues relevant to Web3.
- Comfortable working in an evolving and growing environment that is prone to change, and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Be a team player with proven problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision at times.
- High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
- Outstanding communication skills at all levels.
- A sense of humor is a must!
- Knowledge of blockchain technology and Ethereum is huge plus.
Attention Offchain Labs Job Seekers:
Please be advised that there has been a rise in fraudulent recruiter activities, particularly within the Web3 space. If you would like to confirm whether someone is an OCL employee or the legitimacy of an offer you received, please email [email protected]
At Offchain Labs, we are committed to building a welcoming and supportive workplace for all employees, regardless of their background or identity. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and has an equal opportunity to succeed and thrive. We encourage candidates from all walks of life to apply and join our team.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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