WHO ARE WE?

IOG is a technology company focused on blockchain research and development. We are renowned for our scientific approach to blockchain development, emphasizing peer-reviewed research and formal methods to ensure security, scalability, and sustainability.
Our projects include the Cardano blockchain, as well as other products in the areas of decentralized finance (DeFi), governance, and identity management, aiming to advance the capabilities and adoption of blockchain technology globally.

WHAT THE ROLE INVOLVES:

As a skilled Corporate Paralegal, you will support an in-house legal team and will be responsible for various administrative activities. Candidates must be highly self-motivated, organized, process-oriented and have strong follow up skills. This position requires someone with a strong concentration in reviewing commercial agreements, assisting with corporate governance, corporate transactions, and legal operations.
You will work across practice areas within the Legal Team and other support functions to enable the efficient and effective delivery of legal services to our business and functional partners. You will develop strong relationships with internal constituents and stakeholders including Procurement, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Operations.

DUTIES:

• Draft, review and amend contracts (e.g., non-disclosure agreements, statements of work, event contracts) and other legal documents under the supervision of attorneys
• Organize and manage the Legal Team’s templates and help develop and manage playbooks
• Draft corporate documents and support overseeing corporate housekeeping for all IOG’s entities, including assisting with corporate formations, maintenance and management
• Ensure necessary regulatory filings are completed accurately and on time
• Liaise with Procurement on contract management
• Assist with due diligence, including reviewing corporate records, contracts, summarizing findings, and preparing reports for the Legal team and coordinating with external parties and members of other teams to gather necessary information and ensure alignment and compliance with plans
• Track deadlines and key milestones for various projects, and proactively provide timely updates to relevant parties
• Conduct legal research
• Assist with maintaining IOG’s intellectual Property portfolio for multiple entities
• Provide litigation support
• Assist in taking meeting minutes
• Maintain contract files and records within IOG’s contract and document management systems
• Provide regular and proactive status updates to internal stakeholders on contracts, projects, and other legal matters
• Assist with other requests or requirements to meet the business needs