Responsibilities

📍Act as General Counsel for Paradigm on a broad range of business interests and legal matters, including corporate, securities, employment, intellectual property, privacy and dispute resolution 📍Collaborate with and support the Leadership on evaluating and communicating legal risks to internal stakeholders and external parties 📍Take the lead in implementing, operating, and enhancing regulatory compliance policies, processes and procedures 📍Draft and negotiate commercial agreements 📍Provide risk-weighted legal advice to management on contract negotiations, transactional activity, and dispute resolution 📍Lead engagements with regulators and other governmental stakeholders across the region 📍Perform legal research on regulatory issues and remain up-to-date on developments in decentralized finance

Minimum requirements

📍JD degree and active law license in good standing 4+ years of experience at a law firm and/or in-house 📍Knowledge of and interest in disruptive technology, financial services; prior experience working in decentralized finance and/or digital assets is a plus 📍Ability to take ownership of projects and make actionable recommendations 📍Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize matters 📍Track record of developing a moderate, well-informed, balanced, and nuanced perspective on regulatory matters and ability to translate advanced legal concepts into easily understandable terms 📍Ability to proactively, efficiently, and accurately assess legal business risks in a fast-paced environment 📍Track record of creative problem solving, excellent written and oral communication skills, and development of strong and trusted cross-functional relationships