Legal Counsel jobs in United Kingdom

At Aztec, our goal is to add privacy to Ethereum.

In the current public blockchain paradigm, users and entities unknowingly broadcast data in the public, compromising privacy and security to get trustlessness.

Not only are unencrypted blockchains inherently privacy-exposing, they require significant redundancy to compute and verify the legitimacy of transactions.

Implementing scalable encryption in a public blockchain paradigm requires cutting-edge math and engineering. Thankfully, our team of scientists and engineers invented Plonk, the industry-standard zkSNARK, and Noir, the universal language of zero knowledge.

Now, we’re building a first of its kind Layer 2 with private smart contracts. This requires new cryptographic primitives, a zero-knowledge DSL for writing contracts, a privacy-friendly execution environment, a carefully designed set of circuits that prove the validity of the chain to L1, a decentralized block-building and proving mechanism, and a top-tier user and developer experience. And it’s now time to bring it to market.

We’ve raised $125 million from industry-leading investors including a16z crypto, Paradigm, Variant, Consensys, and a_capital, and we’re growing quickly.

We are looking for a motivated Paralegal (Legal & Compliance Associate) to join our Legal team on an initial three-month contract, with the potential to extend or convert to a permanent role. You’ll work closely with our General Counsel and Legal Counsel on cutting-edge legal, regulatory, and compliance challenges spanning multiple jurisdictions. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of law, privacy, and decentralised technologies, helping shape the future of Web3.

Please note that this role is based out of London, UK

• Draft, review, and manage routine legal agreements, including NDAs, consultancy agreements, grant agreements, and employment/contractor amendments.
• Assist with board and shareholder matters, including preparing board packs, drafting resolutions, maintaining statutory registers, and coordinating filings with Companies House and other registries.
• Track and summarise global legal and regulatory developments in crypto, fintech, and privacy (e.g., MiCA, FINMA, FCA, SEC).
• Conduct horizon scanning on enforcement actions, policy consultations, and industry trends to flag potential risks and opportunities.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on various topics, including securities law, intellectual property, data privacy, and more.
• Contribute to process improvements, including playbooks, trackers, and knowledge management for the Legal team.
• Liaise with internal/external stakeholders and act as a point of contact for other teams, external vendors, and counsel.
• Provide general legal support as needed, including assisting with corporate governance matters, intellectual property filings, and other ad-hoc legal tasks.

• Law degree (LLB) or Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL/CPE).
• 3 years’ experience as a paralegal or legal assistant (ideally in a law firm, financial services, or fintech).
• Demonstrated experience drafting and reviewing legal agreements.
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines and attention to detail.

• In house paralegal experience.
• Paralegal certifications (NALP, CILEx).
• Experience with AML/KYC compliance or regulator interaction (FCA, HMRC).
• Familiarity with corporate governance and company secretarial duties.
• Knowledge of legal/regulatory frameworks relevant to privacy, crypto, and fintech.

• Flexible, remote-first culture with HQ in London.
• Competitive salary + equity/token options.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Health, dental, and retirement benefits (based on location).
• Quarterly offsites for team collaboration and bonding.
• Conference and learning budget for continual professional development.
• A chance to work on truly cutting-edge zero-knowledge infrastructure with some of the best minds in the field.