Ava Labs Jobs in United States

Ava Labs is looking for an Assistant General Counsel to be involved with all aspects of the legal, regulatory, compliance and policy functions of the company. You will join a top-notch team with deep experience and commitment as well as a sense of humor. If you are ready to bring all of your skills to bear and learn a whole lot, we want to talk to you!

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Develop and implement legal analysis and strategy to support growth and mitigate risks for Ava Labs and the Avalanche public blockchain
• Provide legal and regulatory support for the development of new and existing products/services, including by advising on securities law, commodities law and money transmission regulations as well as day-to-day corporate law and transactional work
• Collaborate on regulatory and legislative policy and advocacy
• Work on regulatory compliance issues and implementations
• Negotiate partnerships, investments, grants and commercial agreements
• Advise on areas of law relevant to tech startups, including intellectual property and employment
• Manage outside counsel efficiently and effectively, including through education

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) and membership in at least one US state bar
• 5+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney
• Experience with blockchain technology and crypto assets; corporate law; intellectual property law.
• Engineering or technical background helpful; ability to learn about new technologies a must
• A proactive attitude and ability to work cross-functionally within the company
• An ability to engage constructively with internal and external stakeholders
• Proven problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills
• Quick learner, voracious reader who can integrate knowledge with practice

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