Summary

As a member of the Legal and Policy team, you will support and work directly with a wide range of business teams at SDF including the business development, partnerships, developer relations, and ecosystem growth teams. You will also have the opportunity to work alongside a team of talented attorneys and policy professionals in a fast paced-industry, advising on some of the most innovative legal issues in blockchain technology, digital assets, and global payments - all in a supportive and friendly company culture.

In this role, you will:

1. Draft, negotiate, and manage a diverse portfolio of commercial agreements for a growing organization, including services agreements, SaaS agreements, sponsorship agreements, leases, confidentiality arrangements, grants, consultancies, strategic partnerships, and more.
2. Provide comprehensive legal support across the organization. 
3. Provide legal support to senior attorneys on a variety of commercial deals, including joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and debt and equity investments.
4. Scope and conduct legal due diligence of potential transactions and counterparties; assist with other compliance processes such as KYC, sanctions checks, and legal onboarding requests.
5. Design and execute on legal and compliance requirements for new funding and award programs introduced at SDF, providing dedicated legal support to the Ecosystem Team on commercial matters.
6. Advise on new and innovative ways for SDF to support the growth and development of the Stellar ecosystem in accordance with its mandate.
7. Help develop operational processes and tools to empower SDF to move quickly and execute effectively, while mitigating risks and maintaining a strong commitment to compliance; this includes creating scalable, self-serve resources for internal clients and partners (e.g., playbooks, guidelines, templates).

You have:

1. At least four (4) full years of relevant law firm and/or in-house experience in a legal role focused on transactional, commercial, and corporate law, preferably focusing on blockchain, payments, fintech, or financial services.
2. Experience advising teams on dynamic, complex legal issues.
3. Excellent problem-solving, judgment, communication (written and oral), and interpersonal skills.
4. Autonomy and ability to identify and assess risk and provide tailored recommendations for risk mitigation.
5. Ability to present complex legal issues in a clear, concise manner to provide results-oriented legal advice.
6. Ability to effectively organize, prioritize, and manage diverse stakeholders and time-sensitive projects.
7. Ability to thrive and innovate in a fast-paced, dynamic industry.
8. Sound business judgment, intellectual creativity, and a willingness to navigate an evolving legal environment.
9. A team player with a “go-getter” attitude, ready to jump into projects (large and small) to help SDF succeed.
10. Keen interest in the industry and in the mission of SDF.
11. A J.D. and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar. Must be a US-based attorney.
12. A great sense of humor!

Bonus points if:

1. Familiarity with blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies is a plus (but all you really need is a keen interest, and we’ll get you up to speed)

We offer competitive pay with a base salary range for this position of $165,000 - $225,000 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, we offer lumen-denominated grants along with the following perks and benefits:

USA Benefits/Perks:

1. Competitive health, dental & vision coverage with most plans covered at 100% for the employee + any dependents 
2. Flexible time off + 15 company holidays including a company-wide holiday break
3. Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for both non-birthing and birthing parents, as well as up to 14 weeks of paid pregnancy leave for birthing parents
4. Gym reimbursement ($80 per month)
5. Life & ADD (up to $50K)
6. Short & Long term disability
7. 401K with 4% match
8. Health & Dependent Care FSA Accounts
9. Commuter benefits with $250/month employer contribution
10. Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly employer contribution
11. Family building benefits through Kindbody
12. Wellbeing benefits (One Medical, Rightway, Headspace)
13. L&D budget of $1,500/year
14. Daily lunch and snacks in office
15. Company retreats

Skills

• Communications Skills
• Legal Consulting
• Negotiations Skills
• Problem Solving
• Team Collaboration