Legal Counsel, Zerion

• If you're a business-savvy legal expert with strong experience in fintech (especially crypto) regulations and contractual law, we’d like you to join our team!
• LLB/LLM or equivalent law degree with 3-7 years of PQE in crypto, fintech, or venture-backed tech startups/companies or consulting crypto companies and startups
• Strong knowledge of US corporate and contractual law
• Experience handling legal matters in fintech, crypto, and financial regulations, including securities laws and KYC/AML frameworks
• Proven experience handling corporate governance, cross-border transactions, and compliance frameworks
• Ability to balance risk assessments with providing practical, business-oriented solutions to effectively mitigate potential issues
• Strong negotiation, drafting, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to independently manage legal matters while effectively coordinating with external legal partners

Desirable

• We’re looking for a Legal Counsel at Zerion to take full ownership of legal matters, balancing hands-on work with strategic guidance
• This role requires a mix of independent legal execution and managing external counsel and contractors across multiple jurisdictions, including the US
• Legal Strategy and Risk Assessment: Act as the company’s primary legal expert, providing strategic and operational legal counsel while balancing business objectives and risk management frameworks
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay ahead of regulatory changes in cryptocurrency, fintech, and financial services, advising leadership on necessary adaptations
• Corporate Governance: Oversee corporate matters across multiple jurisdictions, including the US, collaborating with external legal firms and contractors to ensure effective legal support and compliance
• Contract Management and Negotiations: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts with vendors, including service agreements, partnership agreements, and API licensing deals
• Sanction and AML Compliance: Ensure compliance with KYC/AML regulations while providing services to the users or acquiring them from the vendors
• Manage inquiries: Handle inquiries from authorities, investors, and customers by providing responses or preparing appeals as necessary
• Product Compliance: Regularly update and draft Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and other internal legal documents as needed to align with product developments and the Product team’s requirements
• Complete KYC: Manage the Company’s data and complete KYC forms requested by various vendors

• Initial Call (30 minutes): Overview of the role, candidate’s background, and expectations
• Technical interview (60 minutes): In-depth skills assessment through problem-solving or case study
• Final Interview with CEO and Head of Operations (60 minutes): Discussion with leadership on vision and role alignment