General Counsel

at  Paradigm Connect

At Paradigm, we are changing the future of finance! By joining us at this early stage, you’ll be building cutting-edge, distributed financial service infrastructure that will reshape financial services across CeFi and DeFi markets.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• JD degree and active law license in good standing
• 4+ years of experience at a law firm and/or in-house
• Knowledge of and interest in disruptive technology, financial services; prior experience working in decentralized finance and/or digital assets is a plus
• Ability to take ownership of projects and make actionable recommendations
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize matters
• Track record of developing a moderate, well-informed, balanced, and nuanced perspective on regulatory matters and ability to translate advanced legal concepts into easily understandable terms
• Ability to proactively, efficiently, and accurately assess legal business risks in a fast-paced environment
• Track record of creative problem solving, excellent written and oral communication skills, and development of strong and trusted cross-functional relationships

• Act as General Counsel for Paradigm on a broad range of business interests and legal matters, including corporate, securities, employment, intellectual property, privacy and dispute resolution
• Collaborate with and support the Leadership on evaluating and communicating legal risks to internal stakeholders and external parties
• Take the lead in implementing, operating, and enhancing regulatory compliance policies, processes and procedures
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements
• Provide risk-weighted legal advice to management on contract negotiations, transactional activity, and dispute resolution
• Lead engagements with regulators and other governmental stakeholders across the region
• Perform legal research on regulatory issues and remain up-to-date on developments in decentralized finance