Legal Counsel

Crypto Pro Network; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading blockchain firm is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their global legal team, focusing on a variety of internal and operational legal matters, including employment, contracts, and data protection. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, preferably from a top-tier law firm, and possess strong judgement along with the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment. This position is fully remote, with a preference for candidates located in Europe.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of legal experience, ideally from a top-tier international law firm.
• Experience in corporate, commercial law, and cross-border issues.
• LL.M (US or UK) preferred but not necessary.

Aufgaben

• Advise on internal legal matters and corporate governance.
• Draft and negotiate commercial and operational agreements.
• Support legal reviews and risk assessments for events.

Kenntnisse

Corporate and commercial law

Intellectual property

Data protection and privacy

Strong judgement

Excellent written and spoken English

Ausbildung

5+ years of post-qualification legal experience

Qualification in one or more European jurisdictions

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking a Legal Counsel to join our small, high-impact global Legal team. This role focuses on the Ethereum Foundation’s internal and operational legal matters, including employment and contractor issues, commercial and event-related contracts, intellectual property, and data protection.

The ideal candidate combines strong legal training with sound judgement and the ability to operate independently across a broad range of issues in a fast-moving, international environment.

What You Will Do

• Advise on internal legal matters, including internal corporate governance, employment and contractor issues, and personnel-related questions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial and operational agreements, including vendor contracts, event-related agreements, NDAs, service agreements, and grant amendments.
• Support Devcon, Devconnect, and other EF events through contract review and risk assessment.
• Handle intellectual property matters, including trademarks, copyright issues, licensing questions, and disclaimers.
• Advise on data protection and privacy issues, including personal data handling and cross-border considerations.
• Identify legal risks and provide clear, practical mitigation strategies aligned with EF’s mission and values.
• Work with and manage external counsel where specialised expertise is required.
• Improve internal legal templates, playbooks, and workflows.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of post-qualification legal experience, including training at a top-tier international law firm.
• Solid experience in corporate and commercial law, with comfort handling employment, IP, and privacy interfaces.
• Qualification in one or more European jurisdictions; LL.M (US or UK) preferred but not required.
• Experience advising in international or cross-border environments.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong judgement, professional maturity, and ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a remote, distributed team.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for team offsites or conferences.
• Web3 or blockchain experience is a plus, but not required.

Position details

• Full-time role
• Fully remote
• Location preference: Europe (Germany preferred)

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