Paralegal

Injective Labs is pioneering Web3 enabled finance with a focus on interoperable smart contracts and decentralized finance applications. Backed by major industry players, it aims to build innovative blockchain infrastructure.

Location: New York, United States

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with legal team members to ensure adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
• Draft, review, and manage contracts, agreements, and legal documents related to the company's operations.
• Support the legal team in negotiating and finalizing contracts with external parties, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Conduct research and stay updated on regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Work closely with internal teams, providing legal guidance and support in day-to-day operations.
• Conduct and manage Know Your Customer (KYC) processes, with strong preference for a candidate with experience using Synaps or similar platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree. A paralegal certificate is a plus.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience working as a paralegal in a law firm or in-house legal department, preferably with exposure to legal work related to decentralized finance and blockchains.
• Strong general understanding of legal principles, contracts, and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with the legal considerations arising from blockchain technology and smart contracts, as well as a general understanding of the technology.
• Proficiency with compliance platforms.
• Detail-oriented and capable of handling multiple tasks with precision.
• Ability to adapt quickly to the evolving regulatory landscape in the decentralized finance and blockchain industry.
• Willingness to continuously learn and stay updated on changes in laws and regulations affecting the industry.
• Uphold high ethical standards and confidentiality in handling sensitive legal matters.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and INJ token award.
• Remote-friendly work environment with flexible hours.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Equipment.
• Home Office Stipend.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge blockchain technology in the finance industry.
• Collaborative team culture with opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Global team meet ups.

Additional Information

• As an equal opportunity employer we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Whether that’s based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.
• We will only contact candidates using emails from the @injectivelabs.org domain. If you are approached by any other account or domain regarding this position, it was not sent by us. Please stay cautious and report any suspicious communication.