General Counsel

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💎 Seniority level: Executive, 8+ years

📍 Location: USA

🔍 Industry: Software Development

🏢 Company: Polygon Labs

🗣️ Languages: English

⏳ Experience: 8+ years

🪄 Skills: LeadershipBlockchainBusiness DevelopmentCross-functional Team LeadershipStrategyFinancial ManagementWeb3.jsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft OfficeNegotiationAccountingWritten communicationComplianceVerbal communicationRisk ManagementTeam managementStrategic thinkingFinance

Requirements:

J.D. degree from an accredited law school and admission to at least one U.S. state bar
8+ years of legal experience in a reputable law firm, in-house legal department
Demonstrated experience leading regulatory and policy-related legal work, particularly in blockchain, digital assets, or emerging technologies
Familiarity with financial regulatory regimes, including those involving the SEC, CFTC, and FINRA
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly advise executive and technical audiences
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset, with excellent judgment and a high degree of professional integrity
A strategic thinker and self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and takes ownership of outcomes

Responsibilities:

Lead and manage a team of attorneys working on strategic, high-impact projects across Polygon Labs
Provide legal counsel on regulatory matters, policy development, and sensitive corporate issues
Synthesize complex legal, technical, and business inputs to provide actionable guidance to executive leadership
Proactively identify legal and regulatory risks, and develop strategies to mitigate them in coordination with internal and external stakeholders
Support the negotiation and execution of strategic transactions and collaborations across the ecosystem
Stay current on legal and regulatory developments relevant to blockchain, including data privacy, intellectual property, digital assets, financial regulation, and the web3 industry
Collaborate with external counsel to ensure high-quality legal outcomes aligned with business objectives

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