Junior Crypto Corporate Associate

About the role

This position centers on providing corporate legal services to early-stage companies in the crypto sector. The work involves a range of transactional tasks, including establishing new legal entities, drafting foundational agreements for shareholders and employees, and developing website terms and privacy policies. The role emphasizes direct engagement with substantive legal work from the outset.

The firm operates remotely and uses a flat-fee billing model, which means there are no billable hour targets for this position. This structure allows for a focus on client needs and legal outcomes rather than time tracking. The role also includes managing legal matters daily, which may involve overseeing the work of other associates.

Success in this role means effectively supporting crypto startups through their early growth phases by providing sound legal documentation and advice. This includes ensuring proper corporate organization, managing various agreements, and navigating compliance requirements. The firm offers a supportive environment with immediate mentoring to help the associate integrate and grow.

The salary for this role ranges from $100,000 to $125,000 per year.

Skills that matter here

• transactional law: This role requires experience in transactional law to handle various agreements and corporate dealings for startups.
• corporate organization: The associate will be responsible for forming new entities and managing corporate structures, particularly for Delaware-based companies.
• funding transactions for startups: Familiarity with startup funding mechanisms like SAFE, convertible debt, and Series A is necessary for advising clients on capital raising.
• corporate governance: Knowledge of corporate governance, including shareholder and Board resolutions, is essential for maintaining proper company oversight.
• privacy law compliance: The role involves ensuring client compliance with privacy regulations, including drafting privacy notices.
• blockchain/cryptocurrency: An understanding of blockchain and cryptocurrency is required to effectively serve the firm's startup clients in this industry.

Who this role suits

• A lawyer with at least two years of experience in transactional law.
• Someone who thrives in a remote work setting and prefers a non-billable hour environment.
• An individual who is eager to take on substantive legal tasks and engage in a mentoring process.
• A professional familiar with the unique legal needs and funding structures of startups, especially those in the crypto space.

From the employer

Responsibilities

• Organizing and documenting new entities, corporations, and LLCs.
• Documenting initial relationships (shareholders, developers, employees, customers).
• Setting up Terms of Service and Privacy Notices on websites and apps.
• Reviewing and drafting NDAs, stock option agreements, subscription agreements, and other documents.
• Managing matters day to day, including managing associates.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in transactional law.
• Experience in corporate organization (especially Delaware).
• Familiarity with funding transactions for startups (SAFE, convertible debt, Series A).
• Knowledge of corporate governance (shareholder and Board resolutions).
• Understanding of FinTech contracts (MSAs, SOWs).
• Experience with privacy law compliance.
• Knowledge of trademarks and copyrights.
• Familiarity with blockchain/cryptocurrency.

Conditions

• Remote work with no billable hours expectation.
• Flat fee billing structure.
• Immediate exposure to substantive tasks and mentoring process.
• Opportunity for business development (not required).