Employment and Compliance Counsel

Chainalysis; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Chainalysis is seeking an experienced Employment Counsel to advise on global employment matters and support the company’s rapid growth. You will negotiate employment and severance agreements, lead internal investigations, and help shape workplace policies and training.

A JD and 4–6 years at top firms/tech companies are expected, with US bar admission and global mobility experience. You will collaborate with the Legal team and external counsel worldwide, balancing risk and business needs in a

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and 4–6 years of experience from a top-tier law firm and company in SaaS, data services or technology.
• Member of a U.S. state bar in good standing.
• Expertise in U.S. and global employment law matters and pragmatic commercial advisory.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational and judgment skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on a broad spectrum of global employment law issues including employee relations, performance management, discipline, grievances, equity and mobility.
• Prepare and negotiate employment and severance agreements.
• Support internal investigations into misconduct, policy violations, disputes and litigation.
• Help develop and review workplace policies and training across the company.
• Liaise with outside counsel in the U.S. and other jurisdictions as required.

Skills

Employment law expertise

Global mobility experience

Negotiation

Investigation support

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

The Legal team at Chainalysis advises both internal and external stakeholders on the forefront of cryptocurrency and blockchain data analytics in a constantly evolving landscape. Our job is to ensure the company continues its rapid growth by employing sound and risk-based judgment to support operations around the company and influence a groundbreaking industry as it matures and becomes more widely adopted.

In this role, you’ll:

• Provide advice on a broad spectrum of global employment law issues, including employee relations, performance management, disciplinary matters, grievances, equity, compensation, benefits, contingent workers, employee classification, and global mobility
• Prepare and negotiate various employment-related agreements, including employment agreements and severance agreements
• Support and manage internal investigations into employee misconduct, violations of laws or policies, and employee disputes and litigation
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of workplace and compliance policies, processes, and guidance
• Develop company-wide training on various employment and compliance matters
• Liaise with external counsel in the U.S. and other jurisdictions as required
• Prioritize internal client satisfaction, while promoting scalable processes and procedures
• Collaborate with other members of the Legal team and other teams with respect to the overall legal and compliance functions of the company, including ownership over employee compliance policies
• Gain a solid understanding of Chainalysis’ risk appetite and provide commercially astute, risk-appropriate decisions
• Develop a strong understanding of Chainalysis’ products, services and business model

We’re looking for candidates who have:

• A Juris Doctorate and 4-6 years of experience from a top-tier law firm and company in the SaaS, data services or technology industries
• Member of a U.S. state bar in good standing
• Expertise in U.S. and global employment law matters and an experience advising companies in a pragmatic and commercial manner
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, critical thinking skills, and judgment
• Judgement to anticipate and mitigate risk, and to know when and how to escape issuesProven ability to own tasks and work independently, as well as collaborate with others across the company
• An independent, patient, and thoughtful demeanor while being adept at managing shifting priorities in a demanding, fast-paced environment

Nice to have experience:

• Experience advising executives at high-growth technology companies
• Familiarity with or an interest in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry

AI at ChainalysisAI is not a feature at Chainalysis - it is a new way of working. One that turns instructions into work done, and helps us move faster than the threats we're built to counter, and we expect our employees to take ownership of the output and ensure quality. As the world's most trusted blockchain analytics platform, Chainalysis sits at a rare intersection of proprietary data, regulatory relationships and crypto expertise that makes it uniquely placed to shape and lead the next era of AI-driven intelligence - and we expect everyone here, regardless of role, to be an active part of it.AI fluency is tied directly to how we measure performance and how we plan to win. There is no substitute for your own curiosity. We provide the tools, workflows, and space to experiment - but the expectation is that you develop these capabilities yourself, bring ideas, and collaborate across teams to reinvent the way work gets done. We are not using AI to do less. We are using it to do what was never possible before.

About ChainalysisChainalysis is the blockchain data platform, making it easy to connect the movement of digital assets to real-world services. Powered by deep blockchain data and AI, organizations can investigate illicit activity, manage risk exposure, and develop innovative market solutions built on the industry's most trusted blockchain intelligence. Our mission is to build trust in blockchains, blending safety and security with an unwavering commitment to growth and innovation.You belong here.At Chainalysis, we believe that diversity of experience and thought makes us stronger. With both customers and employees around the world, we are committed to ensuring our team reflects the unique communities around us. We’re ensuring we keep learning by committing to continually revisit and reevaluate our diversity culture.We encourage applicants across any race, ethnicity, gender/gender expression, age, spirituality, ability, experience and more. If you need any accommodations to make our interview process more accessible to you due to a disability, don't hesitate to let us know. You can learn more here. We can’t wait to meet you.