About the company
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Ethereum and related technologies. The EF is not a company, or even a traditional non-profit. We do not control Ethereum, nor are we the only organization that funds critical development of Ethereum-related technologies. We are part of a large ecosystem of organizations, individuals, and companies that support Ethereum. Our mission is to do what is best for Ethereum’s long-term success. Our role is to allocate resources to critical projects, to be a valued voice within the Ethereum ecosystem, and to advocate for Ethereum to the outside world. Since 2014, EF has hosted Devcon, an annual 4-day conference which has become the oldest and most prominent event in the Ethereum community (and arguably the entire blockchain space). The event attracts developers, designers, researchers, creators, and others — many of whom are intrigued by cutting-edge technology, decentralization, privacy/security, free and open-source software, and the potential for Ethereum to change the world for the better. For a look at past Devcon editions and their speakers, see here: http://archive.devcon.org/. Devcon 7 (aka Devcon Southeast Asia) will take place this year in Bangkok between the dates of 12-15 November.
Job Summary
What You'll Do
📍Advise on internal legal matters, including internal corporate governance, employment and contractor issues, and personnel-related questions. 📍Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial and operational agreements, including vendor contracts, event-related agreements, NDAs, service agreements, and grant amendments. 📍Support Devcon, Devconnect, and other EF events through contract review and risk assessment. 📍Handle intellectual property matters, including trademarks, copyright issues, licensing questions, and disclaimers. 📍Advise on data protection and privacy issues, including personal data handling and cross-border considerations. 📍Identify legal risks and provide clear, practical mitigation strategies aligned with EF’s mission and values. 📍Work with and manage external counsel where specialised expertise is required. 📍Improve internal legal templates, playbooks, and workflows.
What You Bring
đź“Ť5+ years of post-qualification legal experience, including training at a top-tier international law firm. đź“ŤSolid experience in corporate and commercial law, with comfort handling employment, IP, and privacy interfaces. đź“ŤQualification in one or more European jurisdictions; LL.M (US or UK) preferred but not required. đź“ŤExperience advising in international or cross-border environments. đź“ŤExcellent written and spoken English.
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