General Counsel & Head of Legal (Blockchain, Digital Assets, Payments & Fin at Launch Legends

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Blockchain Law, Digital Asset Regulation, Fintech Compliance, Banking Charter Application, Securities Law, AML/KYC/OFAC, Corporate Governance, Intellectual Property Law, Payment Systems, Risk Management, Regulatory Strategy, Contract Negotiation

Industry

Internet Marketplace Platforms

Description

Shape the Future of the Internet, AI & Decentralized Infrastructure We’re offering a unique opportunity to join Launch Legends and Autheo as a part-time Equity Cofounder during one of the most important phases of the ecosystem’s growth — Mainnet expansion, platform rollout, exchange listings, product launches, and global ecosystem scaling. Launch Legends is building next-generation decentralized infrastructure designed to unify Web2, Web3, AI systems, identity, financial infrastructure, and decentralized compute into a single composable operational environment. Our flagship ecosystem, Autheo, is not simply another blockchain. It is a composable internet operating environment built around: An integrated Layer-1 blockchain Decentralized compute and infrastructure AI orchestration systems Decentralized identity Financial messaging infrastructure Full-stack developer tooling (DevHub) Enterprise interoperability and operational coordination The objective is to create infrastructure where developers, enterprises, AI agents, applications, and decentralized systems can interact through a unified operational framework. About the Organization The ecosystem currently includes approximately 100 active equity cofounders and contributors globally, including senior blockchain architects, AI specialists, infrastructure engineers, product leaders, security professionals, and contributors from major technology and enterprise organizations. Our Projects Autheo – www.autheo.com Autheo Team – https://www.autheo.com/team Launch Legends (Parent Company) – www.launchlegends.io Twitter/X – https://x.com/Autheo_Network Key Focus Areas Composable Internet Infrastructure Web2–Web3–AI Integration Decentralized Compute & DePIN Identity & Financial Infrastructure Developer Ecosystems & SDKs Enterprise & Institutional Infrastructure AI Coordination & Operational Systems Post-Quantum & Security-Oriented Architecture Traction: Wallet Accounts: 1,000,000+ Socials: 50,000+ Smart Contracts Deployed: 300,000+ Developers Registered for MVP DevHub: 10,000+ Compensation & Growth Path This is a part-time equity / token-based cofounder opportunity. You will receive equity in Launch Legends and Autheo, along with token allocations in the Autheo blockchain. We have already completed an initial financing round to support infrastructure and marketing, and are currently in discussions with VCs and crypto investors to fund expansion and salaries. Salaried compensation is expected to begin within 3 to 5 months, following our node, token sales or funding. Role: General Counsel & Head of Legal (Blockchain, Digital Assets, Payments & Financial Infrastructure) Autheo is building the sovereign Layer-0 Operating System and Layer-1 blockchain engineered to power the next generation of decentralized infrastructure — DePIN networks, AI agent orchestration, decentralized identity, and enterprise Web3 platforms. A cornerstone of our strategy is the pursuit of a U.S. OCC national trust bank charter, enabling direct, compliant integration with traditional financial services through ISO 20022 payments and institutional digital asset custody. In this part-time Equity Cofounder role as General Counsel & Head of Legal, you will serve as the chief legal architect and regulatory strategist. You will design the frameworks that protect our most advanced technologies — including post-quantum cryptography, zk-proofs, and AI-driven systems — while unlocking scalable, regulated financial products and strategic partnerships. Your scope includes securities and digital asset regulation, token launches and classification, payments and custody compliance (AML/KYC/OFAC), leadership of the OCC national trust bank charter application and related licensing strategies, intellectual property protection for protocol and financial innovations, corporate governance across a global network of equity cofounders, and negotiation of complex commercial and developer agreements. You will embed compliance-by-design principles in close collaboration with engineering, product, banking strategy, and executive teams. This is a high-leverage role at the frontier where cryptographic innovation meets financial regulatory excellence. We are looking for a specialist with deep experience in both Web3/crypto regulatory matters and banking, trust company, or fintech charter work — someone ready to help shape the legal and compliance architecture for how decentralized infrastructure and traditional finance converge at scale. Key Responsibilities 1. Regulatory Strategy, Compliance & Banking Charter Leadership Lead development of global compliance frameworks for Layer-1 blockchain operations, DePIN infrastructure, tokenomics, decentralized identity (AutheoID), payments, and digital asset custody solutions. Advise on US and international regulations including SEC, CFTC, FinCEN (AML/KYC/OFAC), OCC, GDPR, and emerging crypto/fintech legislation. Provide direct legal support for the OCC national trust bank charter application in close coordination with banking strategy and executive leadership. Design licensing strategies (VASP, MSB, MTL, trust company) and proactive regulatory engagement plans across key jurisdictions. 2. Corporate Governance, Contracts & Intellectual Property Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements for strategic partnerships, vendor contracts, equity/token allocations, developer ecosystem programs, custody agreements, and financial services integrations. Establish and maintain robust corporate governance structures supporting nearly 100+ equity cofounders, potential banking subsidiary formation, and future growth. Protect intellectual property for proprietary blockchain execution, FHE, zk-proofs, AI integration technologies, and financial infrastructure innovations. 3. Risk Management, Legal Operations & Compliance-by-Design Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across product development, token launches, enterprise integrations, payments platforms, and custody operations. Oversee dispute resolution, litigation strategy (proactive and defensive), and insurance programs. Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, compliance, banking strategy, and executive teams to embed “legal-by-design” and “compliance-by-design” principles into the core platform and financial service offerings. 4. Thought Leadership, Ecosystem Building & Regulatory Engagement Represent Autheo in regulatory forums, industry associations, policy discussions, and engagements with banking and financial regulators. Contribute to whitepapers, publications, and thought leadership on blockchain governance, legal frameworks for digital assets and payments, and compliant DeFi models. Mentor the team on legal best practices and foster a culture of proactive compliance excellence. Deliverables (90 Days) Comprehensive global regulatory compliance roadmap and gap analysis covering current and planned Autheo features, digital assets, payments, custody, and OCC charter requirements. Initial set of standardized legal templates, policies, and agreements for partnerships, cofounder equity, developer terms, platform operations, and regulated financial services. Legal gap analysis, risk assessment framework, and support documentation for the OCC charter application and integrated banking + blockchain model. Regulatory engagement strategy with initial regulator mapping (crypto + banking/financial regulators) and IP protection audit/strategy for core technologies (post-quantum crypto, L1 consensus, AI agents, custody/financial tech). Cross-functional training materials and presentation to leadership on key legal priorities for token launch, mainnet, and regulated financial infrastructure rollout. Qualifications Required: JD from a top-tier law school with active bar membership in at least one US jurisdiction (additional international qualifications or bar admissions a plus). 8+ years of progressive legal experience, with significant focus (4+ years) on cryptocurrency, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 technologies, and/or fintech, payments, digital assets, or financial services law. Proven track record advising on token launches, securities law compliance (Howey test, Reg D, Reg A+, etc.), digital asset regulations, payments compliance, and/or supporting bank charter, trust company, or similar regulated financial applications. Deep expertise in digital asset taxation, data privacy (GDPR/CCPA), payments systems, digital asset custody, AML/KYC frameworks, and IP law in emerging tech. Preferred: Prior in-house General Counsel, Head of Legal, or senior legal leadership role at a blockchain/crypto company, fintech, payments provider, or regulated financial institution (bank, trust company, or broker-dealer). Direct experience with DePIN, Layer-1 protocols, enterprise blockchain adoption, OCC charter applications, or federal banking regulatory processes. Established network with regulators, policymakers, crypto/fintech legal specialists, or banking compliance experts. Publications, speaking engagements, or thought leadership in blockchain law, fintech regulation, digital assets, or payments. Soft Skills: Strategic legal thinker who excels at balancing bold innovation with rigorous risk management and regulatory compliance. Collaborative leader and excellent communicator capable of working seamlessly across technical, product, compliance, banking strategy, and executive teams. High integrity, sound judgment, and deep commitment to ethical practices in the rapidly evolving Web3 and regulated financial services spaces. About Our Organization Autheo is a visionary technology company building a high-performance sovereign Layer-0 Operating System and Layer-1 blockchain that surpasses traditional platforms in scalability, security, and functionality — with billions of TPS potential, secure runtimes, AI-driven DePIN networks, and full-stack developer tools (DevHub). Our mission is to empower developers and enterprises with modular, sovereign infrastructure for decentralized finance, healthcare, IoT, and beyond. Critically, we are actively pursuing a U.S. OCC national trust bank charter to bridge our decentralized infrastructure with regulated traditional banking, ISO 20022 payments, and digital asset custody services. Backed by elite engineering leadership and a global team of protocol experts (including multiple PhDs), Autheo aims to disrupt the $300B+ blockchain market and reshape how decentralized and traditional finance converge. Join us to build the legal foundation for the next era of secure, compliant, and scalable decentralized economies. 🌐 🚀 WHY JOIN LAUNCH LEGENDS? Traction with Momentum: Autheo is already gaining significant traction in the blockchain space, with rapid developer adoption, platform growth, and partnership interest. Cross-Industry Impact: Autheo is positioned to transform not only the Web3 ecosystem — but also Web2 and the broader technology sector — by enabling real-world business adoption of decentralized infrastructure. Real Innovation, Not Hype: Unlike many blockchain ventures, Autheo is focused on substance over speculation. We are building real solutions: modular fullstack infrastructure, enterprise-grade toolkits, decentralized identity, cloud, compute, and service orchestration. Backed by Elite Talent: You’ll join a team composed of professionals from top-tier universities, Fortune 500 companies, and major blockchain platforms. Our team includes multiple PhDs and senior engineers who have launched and scaled world-class technologies. If you're ready to redefine blockchain adoption, empower global business integration, and help shape the next generation of Web3 and developer ecosystems, we invite you to take the next step. Let’s build the future — together.

Responsibilities

Serve as the chief legal architect and regulatory strategist, leading the pursuit of a U.S. OCC national trust bank charter. Design global compliance frameworks for Layer-1 blockchain operations, token launches, and digital asset custody.