Global Employment & Compliance Counsel

Chainalysis; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Chainalysis is seeking an Employment and Compliance Counsel to support the People team and the Corporate Legal function. You will advise on global labor, employment, and compliance issues, draft and negotiate agreements, and oversee internal investigations to protect the company as it grows in the SaaS and blockchain analytics space.

You’ll collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel across jurisdictions, develop policies, and train teams on employment matters while balancing

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate with 4–6 years at top-tier firm or company in SaaS/tech.
• Active member of a U.S. state bar in good standing.
• Strong experience in global employment law with pragmatic, commercial approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and judgment.
• Ability to own tasks and work independently, with cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on global employment law issues across the company.
• Prepare and negotiate employment and severance agreements.
• Manage internal investigations into misconduct and disputes.
• Develop and review workplace and compliance policies.
• Develop company-wide training on employment and compliance matters.
• Liaise with external U.S. and international counsel.
• Prioritize internal client satisfaction while scaling processes.
• Collaborate with the Legal and People teams on compliance functions.
• Learn Chainalysis risk appetite and provide risk-appropriate decisions.
• Develop understanding of Chainalysis products and business model.

Skills

Employment law

Negotiation

Investigations

Policy development

Training

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk assessment

Commercial mindset

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Chainalysis is seeking an Employment and Compliance Counsel to support the People team and the Corporate Legal function. You will advise on global labor, employment, and compliance issues, draft and negotiate agreements, and oversee internal investigations to protect the company as it grows in the SaaS and blockchain analytics space.

You’ll collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel across jurisdictions, develop policies, and train teams on employment matters while balancing