About the company
At Candy Digital, we're driven by a single question: How can Web3 technology revolutionize the world of collectibles? Our mission is to take the passion of being a devoted fan and elevate it to new heights by building a fully immersive digital storefront where fans can buy, sell, and trade their digital collectibles with unique, gamified experiences behind each engagement. We're proud to have the support of some of the top leaders in the Web3 space, including Galaxy Digital, ConsenSys Mesh, Polygon, and Palm. These partners are revolutionizing how we invest in, build, and interact with digital collectibles. We're excited to work alongside them to create next-generation experiences that deepen fan engagement and connect people to their passions. Candy is headquartered in New York City, with a hybrid work environment that thrives on community and inclusivity. Led by innovators across the industry, we foster a culture of meaningful engagement and impactful change, always striving to bring enthusiasts closer to the field and reenvision the world of collectibles.
Job Summary
AS OUR MOST VALUABLE PLAYER, YOU WILL...
📍Draft and negotiate a variety of legal agreements, including partnership, technology license, SaaS, vendor and other contracts 📍Advise and partner with various teams across the business, including BD, operations, marketing, engineering/product and HR, on legal and commercial issues 📍Build processes, playbooks and workflows to streamline legal issues, including in relation to partner IP rights approvals, data privacy, employment, and risk/fraud 📍Work closely with stakeholders to ideate and strategize Candy’s new businesses and product offerings to ensure they’re legally compliant 📍Provide general corporate support for Candy, including assist with fundraising, equity and structuring 📍Become an expert on Candy’s business and monitor the wider legal/regulatory landscape for and proactively advise on relevant developments 📍Effectively and efficiently work with external counsel to obtain advice on specialist issues 📍Handle any administrative, governmental, pre-litigation or litigation matters 📍Develop processes, procedures and trainings to educate Candy’s team and mitigate risk 📍Prioritize workload to set goals and meet deadlines in a fluctuating and sometimes ambiguous business environment
WHO ARE YOU?
📍Have a JD degree from an accredited ABA law school and be admitted to practice law in the US in New York 📍Have 2-5 years’ practicing legal experience, ideally both at a top law firm and in-house; start-up, scale-up or tech experience is a bonus 📍Significantly experienced in business law, preferably corporate and M&A, including drafting and negotiating contracts 📍Experienced or have an interest in relevant areas such as intellectual property, tech, fintech, blockchain and/or data privacy 📍Able to guide and inspire a team, whether formally or informally, and drive initiatives across a matrixed organization 📍High-energy self-starter who’s pragmatic and focused on delivering outcomes 📍Creative and savvy, and able to navigate complex and challenging situations 📍Confident, flexible and calm operating in a fast-paced and dynamic environment 📍Emotionally intelligent and humble team player who can build relationships across and outside Candy 📍Lover of sports, entertainment, culture, blockchain & crypto and/or collectibles!
