Legal Counsel

Legal CounselArbitrum OpCoAbout Arbitrum OpCoArbitrum’s Operation Company (OpCo) is dedicated to supporting the growth and success of the Arbitrum ecosystem on behalf of the ArbitrumDAO. As a DAO-adjacent entity, OpCo provides the operational infrastructure necessary to empower contributors, coordinate strategic projects amongst Arbitrum Aligned Entities, and ensure the seamless execution of approved proposals.Our mission is to serve as the connective link between the DAO’s vision and real-world execution, maintaining transparency, agility and alignment with the Arbitrum communities. We offer logistical support across a decentralized network of builders, stakeholders, and community members.At OpCo, we value decentralization, high integrity, and collaboration. We are looking for committed individuals who are passionate about operational excellence for DAOs in Web3 and are eager to support the next wave of experimental governance.Role OverviewThe Legal Counsel will be the primary legal resource within Arbitrum OpCo, ensuring that all treasury operations, contracts, and service provider engagements are legally sound, compliant, and aligned with DAO governance decisions.This role is critical to building OpCo’s capacity as a trusted executor for the DAO, while maintaining high standards of transparency, accountability, and regulatory awareness.Key ResponsibilitiesContracts & AgreementsDraft, review, and negotiate contracts with OpCo employees, DAO service providers, grant recipients, incentive partners, and investment counterpartiesEstablish and maintain SLAs with protocol teams for treasury management and incentives partnersDevelop and maintain standardized contract templates and negotiation playbooksRegulatory & ComplianceOversee all compliance matters related to OpCo operations, including treasury management, grants, and investmentsMonitor evolving legal and regulatory landscapes for DAOs, DeFi, and digital assets; provide risk assessments and mitigation strategiesEntity & Governance SupportSupport OpCo’s corporate governance (board, filings, compliance obligations)Provide legal research and advice on new DAO-owned businessesCoordinate with the Oversight & Transparency Committee (OAT) to ensure accountability in legal operationsAdvise on structuring DAO proposals or treasury activities to mitigate legal riskStakeholder CollaborationWork closely with the Head of Operations to implement DAO decisionsEngage with external counsel, auditors, and regulators when requiredProvide clear, accessible legal advice to DAO delegates, contributors, and community members where relevantQualifications/SkillsetRequiredLaw degree (J.D., LLM, or equivalent) and licensed to practice in at least one jurisdiction4–6+ years of legal experience, ideally in corporate law, contracts, or regulatory complianceExcellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and proceduresStrong knowledge of blockchain, DAOs, or digital assetsDemonstrated ability to draft and negotiate agreements efficientlyHigh degree of professional ethics and integrityStrong communication skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts to non-legal stakeholdersAbility to work independently as the lead legal counsel within the organization and make legal decisions in complex and evolving regulatory environments across global jurisdictionsPreferredExperience in grants, investments, or treasury operationsFamiliarity with DAO governance processes and on-chain coordinationPrior work in a distributed, international teamExposure to financial regulation, securities law, and cross-border structuringPlease let Arbitrum OpCo know you found this position on Cryptocurrency Jobs as a way to support us so we can keep providing you with quality crypto jobs.LocationRemoteJob typeFull-TimeRoleOperationsKeywordsCounsel, Layer 2, Legal, Non-Techon Facebookon Twitteron LinkedInby EmailPlease let Arbitrum OpCo know you found this position on Cryptocurrency Jobs as a way to support us so we can keep providing you with quality crypto jobs.About Arbitrum OpCoCompany profileView more jobs: 2Back to all crypto jobs Not what you're looking for?Check out these similar rolesCommercial Counsel0xHead of LegalRe7 CapitalRegulatory Compliance ManagerCircleHead of Public PolicyPaxosSenior Analyst, ComplianceCrypto.comLegal Operations AssociateEthereum FoundationParalegalOrcaChief Policy OfficerOndo FinanceDirector of Operations, CryptoOffchain LabsLegal CounselSafelloAssociate CounselSphereAssociate General CounselRepublicBack to all crypto jobs