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We are seeking a talented Senior Legal Counsel to join our Customer Contracts Legal team! You will play a key role advising on complex and high-value commercial transactions with global cloud, content and large enterprise customers seeking to build and expand their hyperscale data centre capacity. In this role, you will lead and provide strategic legal guidance to support the successful execution of these transactions, delivering great outcomes for our business and customers while mitigating legal risks. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with our customers and our business to support the relentless growth of the region’s digital future!

Your Day to Day 

• Contract Negotiation: Manage complex customer contract negotiations related to the development of data centre capacity, data centre leasing and provision of colocation services including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contract terms
• Risk Mitigation: Identify key legal risks associated with customer contracts and data centre operations, and offer strategic legal advice to senior management and key business units to mitigate these risks
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, and customers, to ensure our projects align with customer expectations and company standards
• Legal Strategy: Contribute to the development of and lead legal strategies and process improvements that support the company's rapid growth and achieve business objectives
• Compliance and Governance: Stay informed of legal and regulatory developments impacting the data centre industry in regions of operation (APAC), proactively managing regulatory compliance

Requirements

• LLB/Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school, with admission to the bar or local equivalent
• Minimum 8 years of experience practicing law (with at least 4 years at a law firm), with a focus on large commercial, real estate or tech transactions
• Strong preference for experience in data centre leases and/or colocation services agreements. Knowledge of data centre design and operations is a bonus
• Strong technical drafting skills with demonstrated expertise negotiating complex commercial agreements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to assess legal and regulatory risks in a business context
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and customers
• Friendly, enjoys being challenged and working hard in a collaborative team environment
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

We are a crypto-native investment fund at the frontier of Decentralized Finance (DeFi). As we deploy capital into the most innovative protocols and infrastructure projects, we are seeking a Head of Legal to architect our global fund structures and navigate the rapidly evolving intersection of traditional finance and blockchain technology.

Your Core Responsibilities

• Lead the legal design and maintenance of investment vehicles across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring they are optimized for crypto-native institutional and retail participation.

• Develop and oversee a robust compliance framework that addresses AML/KYC requirements, securities laws, and evolving regulatory mandates in key global markets.

• Manage the legal lifecycle of deal flows, from reviewing SAFEs/SAFTs and token purchase agreements to overseeing complex DeFi-native investment strategies.

• Act as the primary point of contact for regulators and external counsel, staying ahead of legislative changes that impact DeFi and digital asset management.

• Establish internal legal protocols for treasury management, employee incentive schemes (token options), and corporate governance.

Who You Are

• You have extensive experience in high-level investment management and understand how to bridge the gap between "Code is Law" and traditional legal frameworks.

• You don't just understand law; you understand smart contracts, liquidity pools, and the unique legal challenges of non-custodial investment strategies.

• You are comfortable making high-stakes decisions in "grey" regulatory areas, providing clear, actionable advice rather than just listing risks.

• You are adept at managing a network of international law firms to ensure seamless operations across different regulatory regimes.

Requirements

• 10+ years of legal experience, with a significant portion spent in Investment Management (Hedge Funds, PE, or VC).

• Proven track record in a Senior Legal role within the crypto/Web3 sector.

• Deep knowledge of global securities laws and the regulatory landscape for DeFi.

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree and active bar membership in good standing.

• Experience with cross-border tax structuring and offshore fund jurisdictions (e.g., Cayman, BVI, Singapore, etc.).

Summary: Join a dynamic US-based fintech startup specializing in cross-border blockchain payments as a Legal Counsel. You will play a crucial role in drafting contracts and monitoring regulatory changes, ensuring compliance with SEC and MiCA regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Draft and review contracts related to cross-border blockchain payments.
• Monitor and analyze regulatory changes, including SEC and MiCA updates.
• Provide legal advice and support on fintech and crypto law matters.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Conduct legal research and stay informed on industry trends and best practices.

Required Skills:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• 4+ years of experience in fintech or crypto law.
• Strong understanding of SEC and MiCA regulations.
• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.