ChainSafe Systems is a 120 person blockchain R&D firm operating in 33 countries on a mission to realize the potential of Web3 infrastructure through sustainable, open-source development. Our vision is to create a world with organizations that empower people to build and innovate through blockchain agnostic tools and other distributed technologies.

We are global leaders in the industry, unique in our work across multiple blockchain ecosystems, and currently are pioneering cutting-edge technology and infrastructure.

ChainSafe has developed a global reputation in this nascent space. Beyond offering experience across every major blockchain space to our team, we provide an open, inclusive, and supportive environment where we help folks reach their full potential as a human and as a professional.

The Role:

As the primary member Legal team, the Legal Counsel will play an essential role in providing ChainSafe with legal advice, managing external counsel and supporting multiple business lines. The Legal Counsel will work cross-functionally with the board and rest of the organization to manage ChainSafe's day-to-day and strategic legal needs.

The Legal Counsel position is an exciting opportunity to join a growing venture-backed blockchain startup developing important open-source technological infrastructure for many of the leading projects in the web3 ecosystem.

Challenges for You to Work On:

Review, draft and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements with the Business Development team to align ChainSafe's contractual relationships with its values and goals
Provide business-oriented legal advice to stakeholders across the organization on a variety of strategic, regulatory and operational matters
Monitor and advise internal teams on emerging legal issues and the associated risks to the business
Collaborate with internal teams on cross-functional initiatives related to ChainSafe's global operations
Coordinate and correspond with external counsel on domestic and international legal matters
Identify inefficiencies in the organization's legal operations and provide recommendations for process improvements
Provide training to the rest of the organization on relevant legal issues, processes, and policy compliance

Qualifications & Expectation:

Professional experience in private practice or an in-house environment (4 or more years' post-call is preferred)
Prior corporate law experience (familiarity with securities, employment and privacy law is a plus)
Experience drafting and negotiating service agreements and other commercial contracts
A law degree from a recognized institution and are a member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario
Interest in the web3 industry
Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to constantly learn
Capable of multi-tasking and managing multiple projects by being flexible, organized and able to prioritize and manage own workload independently

Why Join ChainSafe

Founded by developers for developers, ChainSafe is a remote-first company with an international team. We continue to provide opportunities for personal and professional growth, value autonomy and responsibility, have a results-driven environment, and offer flexible work hours.

We care deeply about our values and look for these attributes in every new team member. In addition, we recognize the benefits of cultivating a diverse team and aspire to embed respect for all people into our culture. We encourage women, the LGBTQIA+ community, people of color, and members of any other group underrepresented in the blockchain space (or tech in general) to apply.

How To Apply

Please fill out the Greenhouse application form below and ensure that you attach your resume and link your Github/Gitlab profile or any software project you have contributed to (if applicable).

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