Legal Counsel

Arbitrum; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading blockchain solutions provider is seeking a Legal Counsel to support legal functions, including research, contract review, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of legal experience and a strong interest in blockchain technology. This role offers a remote-first work environment and comprehensive benefits, including healthcare and flexible time off.

Benefits

Industry-leading healthcare insurance

Home office set-up allowance

Wellbeing allowance

Growth / continuing education allowance

Flexible time off

Company-issued laptop

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years as in-house counsel or law firm experience.
• Strong academic record in law.
• Qualified legal experience practicing law.
• Knowledge or strong interest in blockchain technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist in legal research and contract review.
• Draft and review legal documents and agreements.
• Collaborate with external legal counsel.
• Provide legal guidance to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Legal research

Contract review

Regulatory analysis

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Law degree

Job description

About Arbitrum Foundation

The Arbitrum Foundation is dedicated to scaling Ethereum through cutting-edge Layer 2 solutions. Our flagship product, Arbitrum One, an Optimistic Rollup, enables faster, more affordable transactions while maintaining Ethereum’s security and decentralization. We empower developers to build decentralized applications (dApps) that are scalable and secure, using Arbitrum chains which offer flexibility in performance and cost. Our mission is to enhance the Ethereum ecosystem and drive the adoption of Web3 technology by delivering high-performance, open-source blockchain solutions. Arbitrum is already the leading Ethereum scaling solution with hundreds of dApps on the platform and over $13bn TVL. Our values include decentralization, innovation, and community as we shape the future of decentralized finance and blockchain technology.

Your Role

As a Legal Counsel, you will work closely with our legal team and support various legal functions within the organization.

Your Responsibilities

• Assisting in legal research, contract review, and analysis of regulatory requirements
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents and agreements
• Collaborating with external legal counsel and regulatory bodies
• Keeping abreast of legal developments in the blockchain and crypto space
• Providing legal guidance to internal stakeholders

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of in-house counsel or law firm experience
• A law degree and a strong academic record
• Qualified legal experience practising law
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Knowledge or a strong interest in blockchain technology and the crypto industry
• The ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and analytical skills

Arbitrum Foundation Perks

• Remote first global workforce
• Industry-leading healthcare insurance
• Home office set-up allowance
• Wellbeing allowance
• Growth / continuing education allowance
• Flexible time off
• Company-issued laptop

The Arbitrum Foundation is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and applicants with a disability may request to be accommodated. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their individual accessibility needs.

If you believe you're a strong candidate but don’t meet every requirement listed in the job description, we still encourage you to reach out. We’d love the opportunity to connect and explore how you could be a great fit for the role.

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