Senior Counsel, Blockchain.com
Commercial, Partnerships & Investments
+ Equity
Cryptocurrency exchange & financial services firm
Open for applications
Cryptocurrency exchange & financial services firm
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
+ Equity
501-1000 employees
Company mission
Blockchain.com's mission is to build the future of the financial system, and to change it for the better.
Role
Who you are
- If you have experience in a fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to be a member of an innovative legal team in the cryptocurrency space, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
- JD/law degree and bar admission in the UK or at least one U.S. state
- Preference for 8+ years overall relevant experience, including law firm and in-house legal department experience
- Preference for financial services experience in regulated and non-regulated industries, including trading, asset management and derivatives transactions
- Cross-border transactions, emerging markets and technology experience are a plus
- Proven high-performing legal experience and ability to lead contractual matters
- Ability to work well under pressure with diligence, organization, and minimal supervision, and provide practical, business-friendly advice to clients
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills and excellent judgment; ability to drive issues to a quick and calibrated resolution that factors in applicable non-legal variables, such as brand-risk, communications, government / third-party relations, tax, insurance, finance and other business interests
- Ability to manage a diverse and complex workload while maintaining priorities and proactively anticipating issues, particularly in a fast-paced corporate setting
- Ability to anticipate legal issues and risks, and to negotiate provisions and build processes to proactively address them
- First class interpersonal and communication skills
- Solutions oriented and business minded
- Track record of proactively building and maintaining productive relationships with business and corporate functional leaders
- High degree of professional ethics and integrity
- Enthusiasm for crypto
What the job involves
- We are looking for an outstanding legal professional to join our fast-growing team as a Senior Counsel, Commercial, Partnerships & Investments
- You will advise on, negotiate and manage a variety of contractual matters and issues
- Partner closely with internal teams, including other parts of the Legal & Compliance department, the Institutional business as well as other internal business stakeholders to proactively address and resolve contractual matters in line with the company’s objectives
- Review, draft, revise, negotiate and advise on key business contracts for various types of arrangements, including alliances and strategic relationships, product and service integrations, client services, and service provider and vendor arrangements
- Support merger and acquisition transactions and other strategic corporate development transactions, including contracts due diligence, document preparation, closing mechanics, and post-closing integration and administration
- Help define procedures and practices within Legal to promote efficient workflows and handling of contractual matters
- Proactively identify, analyze and mitigate risks
- Partner with external counsel as necessary
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Blockchain.com was founded in 2011 with the aim of making Bitcoin more compelling and efficient for consumers. It's now the world's leading provider of digital currency and distributed ledger software, with over 35 million users and $1 trillion in crypto transactions conducted on the platform.
Cryptocurrencies have become a fundamental part of both financial and cultural life. And yet, their world is often still murky and confusing to the uninitiated. Blockchain.com have been focused on bringing further exposure of digital assets to mainstream audiences. As part of this, the company partnered with the NFL team, Dallas Cowboys, which has bought with it branding, advertising, content and event opportunities.
The company has impressive funding at its back, that was raised in an otherwise turbulent time for venture capital markets. This stands to signify the attractiveness of the company to investors, which certainly bodes well for its future success.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Nov 2023
$110m
SERIES E
Mar 2021
$300m
SERIES C
Total funding: $600m
Company benefits
- Meaningful Equity
- Crypto Bonus
- HealthCare
- Paid Family Leave
- Get the equipment you need
- Unlimited Vacation
- Remote-first
- Offsites
Company values
- Be relentless: A journey into uncharted territory doesn’t come without challenges. Don’t give up. Stay in the fight. Find a way
- Build like an owner: Remember: we’re a startup, first and last. Have a bias for action. Take pride in what you ship. Raise the bar.
- Be a team player: Put teamwork and the mission above your ego. Be willing to lend a hand. Ask for help when you need it.
- Communicate with candor: Realize the best ideas are forged by fire. Challenge ideas respectfully when you disagree. See giving and getting feedback as a gift.
- Embrace an infinite mindset: Know that building the financial system of the future will take decades. Aim for long term impact over short term gains. Set audacious goals. Don’t be afraid to take risks.
Company HQ
London, UK
Articles
Leadership
Peter Smith
(CEO)Peter is a 2016 World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, and Director and Board Member at UK Finance.
Nicolas Cary
(President)Founder Commmissioner of the Blockchain Commission for Sustainable Development. Co-Founder & Chairman of the Board at skysthelimit.org.
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