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QuickNode is a cloud-based infrastructure company that powers the blockchain ecosystem.

Our mission is to be the indispensable utility that empowers companies and innovators globally to build next-generation, Web3 enabled businesses & applications using blockchain technology. QuickNode is backed by some of the world's best investors including Tiger Global, Y Combinator, SoftBank, and the Seven Seven Six Fund. The QuickNode team has over 120 people maintaining high performance global data infrastructure for amazing customers serving billions of requests daily.

We are a global remote company with an HQ in Miami, Florida.

About the Internship

We are seeking a highly motivated Legal Intern to join our Legal & Compliance Team, with a focus on researching legal and regulatory frameworks, supporting innovative product development, and contributing to the company's understanding of emerging legal challenges in the blockchain space. This is an exciting opportunity for a law student passionate about the intersection of law, technology, and decentralized systems.

Project Scope

• Conduct in-depth legal research on global blockchain and digital asset regulations, including securities law, data privacy, IP, and financial services.

• Support legal analysis of new product features and products from a compliance and regulatory risk perspective.

• Assist in drafting legal memoranda, internal guidance documents, and compliance checklists related to product development and launches.

• Track and analyze legal and regulatory trends in Web3, NFTs, DAOs, and decentralized finance (DeFi).

• Collaborate with product, engineering, and innovation teams to help align legal frameworks with technical roadmaps.

• Support contract management initiatives for commercial contracts.

Pre-Requisites

• Current law student (JD or LLM) with a strong academic record and interest in blockchain, fintech, or technology law.

• Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills.

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, remote-friendly environment.

• Prior experience in a startup, law firm, regulatory agency, or legal clinic is a plus.

Bonus/Preferred

• Coursework or research in securities law, intellectual property, or financial regulation.

• Familiarity with or an interest in how blockchain technology operates.

Learning Outcomes

• Hands-on experience navigating novel legal questions in one of the fastest-evolving tech sectors.

• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration between legal, product, and innovation teams.

• Mentorship from experienced in-house counsel.

Logistics

• Internship Length: August 4 - October 31st

• Compensation: Paid internship (based on experience & program)

• Remote-first: Collaboration in US EST time zones preferred

• Networking & Mentorship: Direct exposure to senior leadership, blockchain legal challenges, intersection of law, technology, and decentralized systems.

• Reports to: General Counsel

The QuickNode compensation philosophy includes pillars to ensure fair and unbiased compensation for all employees. To design and deliver total reward offerings that are employee-centric. To offer a competitive benefit package in all locations where we operate. To prioritize attracting and retaining the best talent globally. To maintain a high-performing and flexible way of working.

During the hiring process, we are committed to discussing compensation openly and honestly. We encourage candidates to share their salary expectations and requirements early, allowing for an individualized discussion. We know that our total rewards practices impact the lives and wellbeing of our employees. Therefore, we will never stop learning about the market, our business, your needs, and how best to achieve our goals through thoughtful and data-driven practices. If you have any questions or require further information about the compensation for this position, please don't hesitate to reach out to your Recruiter.

We at Quicknode are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.