Blockchain Jobs in California, United States

As Blockdaemon’s Senior Corporate Counsel, you’ll lead corporate governance for Blockdaemon’s blockchain infrastructure business as we expand worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in the expansion of a market leading business in a dynamic industry.

This role will lead the corporate governance projects including financing and equity. You will also be a key contributor to the legal team and to the company as a whole, with the opportunity to work on a wide array of legal matters, including: corporate governance; intercompany structuring; employment, equity, and compensation matters; M&A activities; and partnering with the people team and generally provide advice to different teams to ensure global regulatory compliance.

You Will

• Lead international corporate governance, restructuring, international entity formation, intercompany operating agreements, tax matters, securities and regulatory filings, and corporate records management;
• Support the Board of Directors by preparing Board and committee materials, drafting minutes and providing guidance on corporate governance and compensation matters.
• Manage corporate secretarial, governance and other legal matters relating to domestic and international subsidiaries.
• Draft and maintain board approvals, shareholder approvals, stock certificates, stock ledgers;
• Perform due diligence and reviewing and drafting documentation for M&A and other corporate or investment transactions.
• Support the building out of our public company policies, practices and processes.
• Assist with special corporate projects, including financing initiatives and compliance, as well as strategic and M&A transactions (including legal due diligence and closings)
• Handle employment matters and inquiries from internal employees, contractors, customers, vendors, and outside counsel;
• Collaborate with cross functional teams including People, Finance, Operations
• Support business operations to enable compliance across the firm with contract terms and regulations, including identifying new procedures;
• Continuously assess operating risks and ensure that the legal team is equipped and positioned to provide outstanding support as our international business continues to grow.

You Have

• Juris Doctor degree and active law license in at least one state in good standing.
• Minimum of five years of experience in-house at technology companies or law firms
• Minimum of two years experience as a corporate and securities attorney, either in-house or at a law firm (preferably for a Delaware C Corporation)
• Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships and to manage internal disputes regarding approach
• Be a doer that can meet deliverables on time in an evolving, high growth or start-up environment
• Technical knowledge of blockchain and applicable accounting rules including those relating to revenue recognition a plus
• Experience providing practical advice and counsel on employment law issues including hiring, discipline, terminations, leave, accommodations, compensation, and benefit programs a plus
• Familiarity with Google G-Suite, Docusign, Linksquares or other contract management tools is a plus

US salary range: $180,000 - $250,000

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