Unto Labs
General Counsel
San Francisco
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 47 days ago
Distributed SystemsComplianceProject ManagementM&ACorporate LawIntellectual PropertyCommunication
About the role
- As part of a small, high caliber team, this is a critical, hands-on, cross-functional role that goes beyond traditional legal advice.
Responsibilities
- Lead the company's approach to legal and regulatory matters across the U.S. ((SEC, CFTC, FinCEN, OFAC, state MTLs)) and internationally (MiCA, FCA, MAS), while staying ahead of regulatory developments and working directly with regulators when necessary.
- Lead deal work: M&A, strategic investments, financings, joint ventures, etc. and draft, negotiate, and operationalize the full commercial contract stack: customer, partner, vendor, BD, integration, and protocol partnership agreements.
- Own the company's intellectual property strategy, including trademarks, licensing, and open-source software considerations.
- Manage disputes, regulatory inquiries, subpoenas, investigations, and other legal matters as they arise. Select and oversee outside counsel and ensure legal resources are used effectively, when necessary.
- Structure and maintain the company's corporate architecture and governance across multiple entities.
- Build legal and compliance processes that can scale with the company while balancing risk, regulatory requirements, and speed of execution.
- You'll build and lead the company's legal function across a wide range of areas, including regulatory compliance, corporate matters, commercial agreements, employment issues, intellectual property, and disputes.
- You'll create practical compliance programs, develop internal policies, and put processes in place that support the launch and growth of innovative financial products.
- Translating complex regulatory requirements into practical product and operational guidance for non-lawyer business partners and colleagues.
- Improving processes and building out new systems from scratch.
Requirements
- Candidates must have both a Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctor from top schools, experience at a top law firm, and 7+ years of experience with:
Compensation
- Competitive compensation, equity, and generous benefits
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, equity, and generous benefits
Company info
- We're looking for someone who enjoys tackling complex regulatory challenges, turning legal requirements into workable solutions, and helping the company scale responsibly.
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