Legal Counsel

We are seeking an eager and proactive Legal Counsel to join our team in a rapidly growing web3 organization. In this role, you will support the General Counsel and Associate General Counsel with a wide range of responsibilities at the intersection of corporate, intellectual property, gaming, financial, compliance, and crypto law. You will work on general regulatory compliance, legal and governance structuring, and transaction-related matters, including drafting and negotiating agreements with third parties. This position provides a unique opportunity to contribute to some of the most innovative projects in the Web3 gaming industry and adjacent industries, while developing your legal expertise.

The ideal candidate should have 2+ years of post-qualified legal experience, either in a law firm or with a web3 company, with a passion for the evolving intersection of law and technology.

Responsibilities

Your day-to-day activities as a Legal Counsel will include, but are not limited to:

• Reporting to the General Counsel and the Associate General Counsel
• Interfacing with members of the Finance, Business Development, Operations, Engineering, Product and other internal teams, and assisting with legal inquiries
• Assessing and providing legal input on product developments from a compliance and regulatory standpoint
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various types of contracts and agreements
• Conducting legal research and collaborating with local counsel on region-specific legal issues
• Supporting the legal team in governance related matters, including legal assessments and reviews in this relation
• Assisting in the development and implementation of internal legal policies and procedures.
  
  

The ideal candidate is someone that is highly dedicated, eager to learn and used to focusing efforts and taking responsibility in order to achieve results. You should enjoy being a team player and like to develop together with others. We expect you to conduct yourself in a professional manner, be self-motivated and hard-working, and thrive in an environment focused on furthering the growth of the gaming and crypto industries.

Requirements

• 2+ years of post-qualified experience working within the legal industry, preferably in an internationally recognized law firm or an established web3 company
• Multidisciplinary background with experience in one or more of the following subject areas of law: gaming, intellectual property, corporate structuring, capital markets, tax, compliance and crypto regulations in jurisdictions such as the EU, UK or US.
• Interest in, and Intermediate knowledge of, the crypto industry and blockchain technology, including smart contracts
• Proactive in keeping up to date with regulatory developments
• Team-oriented and collaborative
• Excellent proficiency in spoken and written English, enabling clear and effective communication
• Proactive and flexible availability, willing to adapt to changing circumstances and contribute when required
  
  

Nice to have:

• Experience advising on risk mitigation relating to product developments
• Have the ability to drive negotiations and projects from start to finish with minimal supervision
• Understanding of gaming related regulations, including the use of blockchain technology in the gaming industry
• Located in or available to work within CET hours
  
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Fully remote role with full operational and creative freedom - manage your work in a way that suits you, the team, and partners
• Work in a high-growth sector for a high-growth company
• Opportunity to grow into roles with bigger responsibilities
• Fun, innovative, and dynamic team
• Two annual company retreats
• Budget towards learning and professional development