General Counsel
Core
Lead global legal and compliance for a DeFi protocol tokenizing real-world assets, building the U.S. operating foundation and shaping institutional products from inception.
Role type
General Counsel (build-with-product)
Builds
Global legal and compliance operating model, U.S. entity structure, and institutional product partnerships
Domain
DeFi, tokenized real-world assets, U.S. financial regulation
Required skills
Global legal strategy, U.S. regulatory architecture, securities/commodities analysis, compliance program design, team building, regulatory engagement
Preferred skills
DeFi/crypto experience, institutional finance background, multi-jurisdictional licensing
Technologies
Solana, tokenization protocols, DeFi lending platforms
Responsibilities
Serve as chief legal officer and principal adviser to the CEO; own global legal and compliance function; design U.S. legal and regulatory operating model; embed with product and engineering on lending markets and token launches; represent the company in interactions with SEC, CFTC, FinCEN, and OFAC; build and lead the legal and compliance team.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team-building mandate
