Matter Labs is on a mission to advance personal freedom for all through the development of zkSync, a fully open-source technology stack and network built on Ethereum. We are seeking a seasoned Associate General Counsel to join our legal team. In this remote role, you will be the principal in-house legal advisor, managing a wide range of commercial and corporate matters, including ecosystem development, strategic investments, partnerships, and cross-border transactions.
Responsibilities
- Corporate Transactions:
- Act as the primary legal advisor for corporate transactions, including financings, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.
- Cross-Border Deals:
- Structure, negotiate, and document international partnerships, focusing on the crypto ecosystem and regulatory compliance.
- Decentralization Strategy:
- Collaborate in developing and implementing the company’s decentralization strategy and related initiatives.
- Commercial Agreements:
- Negotiate and draft various commercial agreements and technology transactions.
- Legal Advice:
- Provide expert legal counsel on product development, privacy, data protection, and intellectual property matters.
- Compliance:
- Advise internal clients on legal and compliance policies and implications related to proposed transactions.
- Project Management:
- Lead and manage multiple projects efficiently, addressing complex legal, compliance, and business issues.
- Thought Leadership:
- Contribute strategic insights and thought leadership to internal teams.
- Outside Counsel:
- Oversee and direct external legal advisors as needed for complex legal issues.
- General Counsel Support:
- Perform various other duties as delegated by the General Counsel.
Qualifications
- Experience:
- Significant experience as a lawyer, with a background in top-tier law firms and in-house roles, particularly in international corporate transactions and technology.
- Jurisdictional Qualification:
- Legally qualified to practice law in your jurisdiction.
- Crypto Knowledge:
- Experience in the crypto space is advantageous, alongside a strong interest and understanding of the sector.
- Cross-Border Expertise:
- Proven ability to handle legal issues across various jurisdictions and engage local counsel when necessary.
- Commercial Acumen:
- Excellent commercial awareness with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach to legal challenges.
- Leadership and Influence:
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across organizational and geographic boundaries.
- Collaboration:
- Effective in working with diverse stakeholders and maintaining productive working relationships.
- Self-Motivation:
- Highly self-motivated, flexible, proactive, and capable of managing complex matters with minimal supervision.
- Communication Skills:
- Impeccable judgment with strong interpersonal skills and fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.
- Academic Background:
- Strong academic credentials from a top-tier institution.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation:
- Attractive salary with an equity and token package.
- Health Benefits:
- 100% coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Parental Leave:
- 16 weeks of parental leave to support work-life balance.
- Flexible Time Off:
- Flexible paid time off, with company closure weeks 1-2 times per year.
- Work Equipment Stipend:
- $2000 USD work equipment stipend to support your remote work setup.
- Co-Working Allowance:
- $300 USD monthly co-working allowance.
- Company Offsites:
- Opportunity to participate in company offsites 1-2 times per year.
- Learning & Development:
- $500 USD learning and development stipend to support your professional growth.
- Retirement Plan:
- 401k plan for US employees to help secure your financial future.
Application Instructions
If you resonate with our mission and possess the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. Join us in driving progress and prosperity through decentralization!