Offer summary

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal degree required., Extensive experience in corporate law, regulatory compliance, and commercial contracting., Strong understanding of global regulations affecting digital assets and blockchain technology., Proven leadership skills with the ability to build and manage a legal team..

Key responsibilities:

Define and scale the legal team to align with business objectives.

Advise the executive team on legal and regulatory risks and compliance matters.

Lead the drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements and partnerships.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure legal guidance is integrated into decision-making.

Job description

About us:

Chorus One is at the forefront of Proof-of-Stake networks and decentralized protocols, helping secure billions in assets for tens of thousands of customers and institutions worldwide.

Our mission? To drive freedom and innovation through cutting-edge decentralized technologies.

We’re a global powerhouse of 80+ talented individuals from 25+ countries, united by a shared passion for excellence, radical transparency, and continuous growth. But it’s not just about results, we believe in treating each other with kindness and generosity while tackling some of the industry’s most exciting challenges.

If you’re ready to make an impact in a collaborative, high-energy team redefining the future of blockchain infrastructure, we want to hear from you!

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Head of Legal to build and lead our legal team as we navigate a complex and rapidly evolving regulatory environment. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for ensuring compliance, managing legal risk, owning all commercial legal work, and shaping Chorus One’s engagement in global crypto policy. You will serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team and collaborate closely with stakeholders across Product, Leadership and Business Development.

Responsibilities:

Legal Strategy & Leadership

Define and scale the legal team in alignment with Chorus One’s business objectives.
Advise leadership on legal and regulatory risk, governance, and compliance.
Act as the company’s lead legal voice, both internally and in external engagements.

2. Regulatory Compliance & Policy Engagement

Monitor and interpret global regulations affecting digital assets, including MiCA, SEC guidance, ETF-related developments, and APAC jurisdictional requirements.
Lead Chorus One’s approach to regulatory compliance across staking, DeFi, and validator services.
Represent the company in conversations with regulators, industry groups, and working groups to help shape the evolving crypto policy landscape.
Proactively assess risk exposure and develop policies and frameworks to ensure compliance across jurisdictions.

3. Commercial Contracting & Legal Operations

Own the drafting, negotiation, and management of all commercial agreements, NDAs, and partnerships.
Build scalable legal templates and contract workflows that support growth and reduce friction for BD and operational teams.
Maintain high-quality legal documentation that aligns with business objectives and mitigates risk.

4. Cross-functional & External Collaboration

Collaborate with internal stakeholders across business development, finance, product to embed legal guidance into decision-making.
Liaise with and manage external counsel on specialized legal matters, including international licensing, tax, and securities law.

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