Attorney jobs in crypto and blockchain companies

Echo Base is a private holding company pursuing special situation control investments in the digital assets space. Its global crypto team possesses deep experience in both the scaling of new ventures and the restructuring of complex assets. Echo Base seeks to leverage operational and technical synergies across its portfolio companies to drive innovation.About The RoleEcho Base is seeking General Counsel to lead our legal team. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you will be Echo Base's principal in-house legal advisor for all corporate matters including but not limited to governance, regulatory, strategic, transactional, litigation, labor, data, general commercial. We are seeking a highly qualified, experienced generalist attorney with a mix of in-house and advisory experience ideally from the crypto space.Key Responsibilities: Provides expert legal advice to the CEO, executive team, and board of directors on various legal issues affecting the company’s operations, transactions, and business decisions. Lead legal documentation and legal operations, instituting scalable processes for reviewing existing and new products, services, and procedures while documenting all legal proceedings. Advise and collaborate with various teams (Product, Engineering, Business, Compliance & Risk, and HR) on diverse range of issues. Stay abreast of U.S. and international laws on crypto regulation, money transmission, financial services, privacy, data security, and consumer protections.  Lead the company's legal disputes, litigation, and claims and collaborate with external counsel only when necessary and work to resolve legal matters efficiently. Lead corporate governance requirements and organize board and board committee meeting agendas and materials. Review, negotiate, and draft various contracts, M&A documentation, agreements, and legal documents related to the company’s operations, partnerships, and transactions. Conduct legal research and analysis to assess the impact of new regulations and industry developments and keep management apprised for business planning. Candidate Requirements: Have bachelors and masters degree(s) in Law or a Juris Doctor degree.  At least 12+ years of work experience preferably with prior in-house work experience in blockchain, cryptocurrency and virtual asset industry.  Strong work ethic and multi-tasking ability with aptitude in problem-solving. Excellent drafting, communication and negotiation skills and willingness to work under tight deadlines and pressure. Highly motivated and able to function successfully in a remote though highly collaborative setting.  About the companyEcho Base is a private holding company formed for the purpose of pursuing special situation control investments in the digital assets space. Our global crypto team possesses deep experience in both the scaling of new ventures and the restructuring of complex assets with asymmetric risk profiles. Through lateral acquisitions, Echo Base seeks to leverage operational and technical synergies across our portfolio companies.

About Airtm: Airtm believes in a world where people in developing nations are no longer limited by their local employment opportunities. A world where those that are being kept away from the global economy can unleash their global potential. We work to realize this vision by building end-to-end financial infrastructure capable of supporting low-value cross-border payments.   About the role: Airtm’s Legal team is looking for an attorney to support Airtm’s growing  business, including product, regulatory, licensing, corporate, and compliance matters. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, an inquisitive approach, exceptional organizational skills, a practical problem-solving approach, and thrive taking on new challenges. This is an opportunity to take on a wide range of responsibilities and learn new skills as a key member of a versatile legal team. Experience in all areas not required. Chance to learn and be mentored on the job by our friendly, supportive and experienced team.   What you’ll be responsible for: -Be a key utility player on the Legal team, counseling the organization on high profile, mission-critical projects across the Company in areas including  growth and marketing, licensing, filings and regulatory examination preparation, contract management, consumer privacy and compliance initiatives. -Day one exposure to leadership and as much responsibility as you can handle. -Responsibilities may include: a)Assisting in regulatory research and analysis in the digital assets space. b)Support with licensing efforts and other strategic regulatory initiatives, with a particular focus in Latin America. c)Assisting with the drafting and negotiation of contracts with vendors and commercial partners. d)Assisting the Legal and Compliance teams with the review of advertising and marketing materials to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, with a particular focus in Latin America. e)Assisting with the design of new products, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, with a particular focus in Latin America. f)Supporting our People team on employment matters. g)Supporting the Company on corporate matters including BAU governance, as well as financing and corporate structure projects.   Experience & skills: -Fluent in English and Spanish. -Strong organizational skills. -Interest or experience in emerging technologies and/or crypto. -Detail-oriented legal project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing projects to effective resolution. -Experience with financial regulation and/or digital assets regulation is preferred but not essential. -2+ years of related experience either in-house at a tech or financial/digital assets firm, or at a leading law firm. -Proven ability to work with teams of multiple stakeholders as well as independently with limited guidance as a natural self-starter. -Exceptional professionalism; strong work ethic; desire to learn and grow; and the flexibility needed to thrive in an innovative and fast-paced business environment.   Note: We’re looking for top talent deeply motivated by our mission of connecting every Latin American to the global economy of the future. If this is you, apply even if you feel you don’t meet everything listed in this posting. We are more than willing to go for ambition over experience.