Associate General Counsel

Crypto Pro Network; New York (NY); On-site; USD 270,811 - 300,901; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid medical, dental & vision

Gym subsidy

401(k) with 4% employer contribution

Annual $1,500 education stipend

Unlimited and encouraged time off

Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave

Home office setup stipend

Daily lunches at NY headquarters

Job summary

A leading DeFi product company is searching for an Associate General Counsel in New York. This role focuses on managing litigation and legal risk strategies in a dynamic environment. Candidates should possess at least 8 years of litigation experience and a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school. The firm offers a competitive salary between $270,811 and $300,901, along with equity, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in the rapidly evolving DeFi space.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of litigation experience in multiple areas of law.
• Experience managing strategic litigation lifecycle.
• Ability to interact with regulatory bodies in the financial industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all global litigation and dispute resolution matters.
• Advise on legal risks and case law developments.
• Conduct internal investigations related to legal matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

Courtroom experience

Regulatory investigation management

Legal risk assessment

Collaboration with internal and external counsel

Education

Juris Doctor from accredited law school

Member of a US state bar in good standing

Job description

Uniswap Labs builds products that help millions of people access DeFi simply and securely ‒ from the Uniswap Web App and Wallet to crypto infrastructure like the Uniswap Trading API, and Unichain. Uniswap Labs also contributes to the development of the Uniswap Protocol, which has processed over $2.9 trillion in volume across thousands of tokens on Ethereum and 12+ other chains.

When you join Uniswap Labs, you become part of a team that's reshaping the way value flows on the internet.

We are looking for an Associate General Counsel who will be responsible for managing the company's litigation and dispute resolution strategy, while advising and building proactive frameworks to minimize legal risks across our rapidly evolving industry. This role requires a seasoned attorney who can operate independently, influence cross-functionally, and shape our legal strategy. You'll be managing a complex litigation portfolio and educating teams across the organization on legal risks. We are seeking an attorney with significant litigation experience across a range of areas, in the US and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters globally
• Collaborate with internal and external counsel on responses to subpoenas, investigations, and enforcement actions
• Advise the company on legal risks and the development of case law affecting our industry
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to embed legal risk awareness across the organization, influencing product, engineering and business teams to build with compliance in mind
• Supervise the creation and completion of litigation documents, including pleadings, briefs, and presentations
• Conduct and supervise internal investigations related to potential legal, regulatory, or policy matters; work cross-functionally with compliance, security, and HR teams
• Engage and manage outside counsel to effectively and efficiently represent Uniswap Labs
• Represent Uniswap Labs to public officials and regulators
• Work collegially and supportively with other members of the legal team

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of litigation experience, including meaningful courtroom experience, across multiple areas of law
• Experience managing the lifecycle of, and successfully resolving, strategic litigation
• Experience with financial regulatory laws and regulations and regulatory investigations
• Experience interacting with or responding to inquiries from regulatory bodies relevant to the cryptocurrency and financial services industries
• Ability to bring a strong point of view plus a flexible mindset to any problem in order to find the best path forward
• Ability to manage outside counsel efficiently
• Willing to tackle tasks large or small on a small team with a critical role
• Organized and detailed oriented
• Juris doctor from accredited law school required
• Member of a US state bar in good standing

Minimum full-time salary of $270,811-$300,901. Disclosure in accordance with New York City's Pay Transparency Law. Full Time employees at Uniswap Labs are also eligible for other compensation elements, including equity, tokens, and benefits, dependent on the position type.

Uniswap Labs' Full-Time employee benefits include company-paid medical, dental, & vision for you and your dependents, gym subsidy, 401(k) with 4% employer contribution, annual $1,500 education stipend, unlimited and encouraged time off, up to 16 weeks paid parental leave, home office setup stipend for remote employees and daily lunches at NY headquarters (all benefits are subject to applicable taxes and based on eligibility).

Uniswap Labs is committed to diversity in our workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability (including gender dysphoria and similar gender-related conditions), sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation (including actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, and asexuality), veteran status, military status, domestic violence victim status, reproductive health decision making or any other protected category. In addition, Uniswap Labs participates in E-Verify. You can view the E-Verify poster here and the Right to Work poster here .