OpenEXA
General Counsel
NEWSeattle, WA or DCFull-timeGlobal
š Executiveš On-site
ActivePosted within the last 30 days
Job Description
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You will provide practical legal advice across regulatory compliance, contracts, intellectual property, data privacy, and corporate governance. You will draft, review, and negotiate agreements, monitor evolving regulations in crypto and fintech, handle disputes and regulatory inquiries, and support corporate transactions such as financings, mergers, and partnerships.
Requirements
- āJuris Doctor degree and admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction
- āMinimum 5 years of legal experience with a focus on technology fintech or cryptocurrency matters
- āKnowledge of laws regulations and industry standards related to cryptocurrency blockchain and fintech
- āExperience with regulatory compliance data privacy intellectual property and contract law
- āDrafting and negotiation skills
- āAbility to provide clear and practical legal advice to non-legal stakeholders
- āAnalytical and problem-solving skills
- āCommunication and interpersonal skills
- āProven track record handling complex legal matters
- āFamiliarity with international legal frameworks and cross-border transactions (preferred)
- āExperience in startup or fast-paced environments (preferred)
Responsibilities
- āProvide legal counsel and support on regulatory compliance, contracts, intellectual property, data privacy, and corporate governance
- āMonitor and assess the legal and regulatory landscape to ensure compliance
- āDraft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements with customers, partners, and vendors
- āAdvise on intellectual property protection and manage patent trademark and copyright matters
- āCollaborate with external legal counsel on specialized legal matters
- āDevelop and implement legal policies processes and training to promote compliance and mitigate legal risks
- āStay up-to-date with legal trends and regulations in crypto and fintech
- āAssist with corporate transactions including financing mergers acquisitions and partnerships
- āHandle legal disputes litigation and regulatory inquiries
Tech Stack
financingpatenttrademarkcross-border transactionscopyrightpartnershipnegotiationcorporate governance