Sr. Legal Counsel
About Spring Labs:
Spring Labs is redefining how data is exchanged for the new age of data sharing, security, and consumer privacy through decentralization. Our Spring Protocol Tech Stack, which includes the use of Blockchain and Cryptography, allows institutions to share information among themselves to verify identities and reduce fraud - all while protecting consumer data.
Working at Spring Labs is about being part of a collaborative team, comprised of some of the most talented people in the industry. You would be welcomed into a fun, inclusive environment where we care as much about our employees as we do about our product.
We are currently seeking an entrepreneurial business-focused attorney to lead exciting blockchain initiatives. The right candidate will be able to work efficiently with outside counsel to assess regulatory risks in the quickly changing industry and be a critical participant in product design and execution. The job will give a lot of autonomy and the attorney will be an important voice in the venture.
What you'll do
- Research all regulatory issues pertaining to the business, with focus on securities laws, Anti-Money Laundering, money transmission laws, and other financial industry regulations
- Partner with the business team in product design
- Assist with a wide-array of legal issues typical for in-house legal department, including corporate transactions and employment law
About you
- JD, from a Top-50 Law School
- 5+ years of experience in securities or corporate law; great to have - working experience in or with blockchain associated business(es)
- Quick learner able to pick up new concepts rapidly
- Able to piece together complex legal issues and provide specific recommendations
- Strong working knowledge of at least many of the following: Anti-Money Laundering, US Securities laws, US corporate laws, money transmissions laws, legal issues that pertain to blockchain
- Integrity and high moral standards
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment in complex situations
Perks
- Casual Work Environment
- Fully Stocked Kitchen
- Free Gym
- Weekly Office Events
- Flexible PTO
- Paid Sick Leave
- Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision
- 401(k)
Equal Opportunity Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.