At Offchain Labs, we are not just building products — we’re leading a movement.
We are committed to creating a decentralized, secure, and transparent future through blockchain technology. Our mission is to push the boundaries of blockchain innovation and foster a creative, collaborative, and inclusive culture where ideas can come to life. We know that the future of blockchain technology is limitless, and the best way to achieve this is by working with the brightest minds.
We’re looking for thinkers and doers who are eager to embrace new challenges and seek solutions that will push existing boundaries. If you believe in the importance of transparency, trust, and the decentralization of control, and if you’re curious, adaptable, and want to disrupt the status quo, then we want to hear from you.
Why Offchain Labs?
Our team is committed to bridging the gap between the current state of blockchain and its potential. Our flagship product, Arbitrum One, is a dominant force in Ethereum scaling and is trusted by enterprises, developers, and users worldwide. But that’s just the beginning. Our passionate team is constantly building on this success, rolling out innovative tools such as Arbitrum AnyTrust, Arbitrum Orbit, Stylus, BoLD, and Arbitrum Nitro. Offchain Labs also contributes to the Ethereum core protocol with the Prysm consensus client.
Following the successful raising of $3.8M in seed funding in January 2019, as well as $20M in Series A and $100M in Series B funding in 2021, we are looking to expand our team. We invite individuals with a strong interest in blockchain and a talent for approaching problems from unique perspectives to join us in shaping the future of this dynamic field.
We are seeking an experienced, business-minded attorney to join our Legal Team as Assistant General Counsel, Product to provide legal and regulatory support for a suite of on-chain products and infrastructure. You will support product managers, business development professionals and engineers by advising on issues relating to blockchain infrastructure, DEXs, digital payments and other on-chain products.
As a member of the Legal Team, you will work alongside a team of talented professionals in a fast-paced industry with a supportive and friendly company culture, advising on some of the most exciting and innovative legal issues in blockchain technology and digital assets.
What you'll do: Integrate into the day-to-day operations of our Product Team, providing legal, business and strategic advice. See around corners and creatively solve problems for the business as they plan, build, and execute on their product roadmap.Ensure product compliance with applicable U.S. and international laws and regulations, in close collaboration with Legal Team colleagues.Provide risk-based, business-oriented full product life-cycle counseling, from ideation and development to launch and operation.Provide practical, actionable legal input on the design of new digital product functionalities, DeFi tools, and infrastructure. Work cross-functionally with stakeholders, including Partnerships, Marketing/Communications, Finance, Security and Operations.Advise on compliance obligations, including money transmission, KYC, consumer protection, and privacy laws, as they relate to self-hosted applications.Work with outside counsel where necessary for subject matter expertise or international support.Monitor relevant regulatory developments.What you'll need: J.D. and currently licensed in a U.S. state with 7+ years of legal experience, preferably with in-house experience with a consumer financial services business, a fintech, bank or crypto/blockchain company.Experience counseling product teams in launching financial services or technology products, and have a clear understanding of the legal underpinnings supporting these products.A strong interest in digital currency, blockchain technology, and innovative constructs pioneered by decentralized applications, web3, and DeFi.Familiarity with consumer financial services regulation and agencies (FinCEN MSB, State MTLs & SEC) and consumer services and internet regulations and agencies.Experience with build-outs to support Anti Money Laundering (AML)/Know-your-customer (KYC) requirements, and regulated e-money and money transmission obligations.Be a team player with proven problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Practical risk assessment skills and the ability to work with teams to find mitigation options and provide results-oriented legal guidance.A sense of humor is a must!Nice to haves: Deep knowledge of blockchain technology and Ethereum is preferred.Preferably, experience at both a law firm and in an in-house setting.Financial services compliance experience.Perks:Remote-first global workforce + soon to open NY office.Annual company offsite + team onsites.Professional reimbursement program (facilitates industry conference attendance, certifications, and more).Medical, dental & vision coverage (US + some other countries).401k retirement plan + company match (US only).Wellness stipend.Home office set up / ergonomic equipment program.Attention Offchain Labs Job Seekers:
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At Offchain Labs, we believe that diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are essential to our success. We are committed to building a welcoming and supportive workplace for all employees, regardless of their background or identity. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and has an equal opportunity to succeed and thrive. We encourage candidates from all walks of life to apply and join our team.
