As a Deputy General Counsel, Corporate and Commercial you’ll lead the company’s corporate and commercial legal workstreams. This role involves a blend of strategic foresight and hands-on problem-solving, helping to drive complex deal negotiations in support of our products and managing Paxos’ global corporate governance portfolio. Your work will have a direct impact on Paxos’ growth and the broader acceptance of digital assets in global finance.
What you’ll do
- Provide strategic guidance, management, and coaching for a team of seasoned attorneys negotiating and closing complex enterprise deals within the blockchain and fintech sectors.
- Refine cross functional legal partnership models to deliver positive business outcomes, align with Paxos’s long term objectives, mitigate risks and maximize organizational value.
- Serve as a thought partner for Product, Growth, and Finance partners when establishing novel product relationships.
- Oversee management of global corporate governance structures and practices to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Work with the boards of directors and senior management of Paxos and its subsidiaries and affiliates on corporate governance matters, including fiduciary duties, board composition, and best practices.
- Collaborate with the broader legal team to provide comprehensive legal advice that aligns with our strategic goals, focusing on areas such as intellectual property, commercial agreements, corporate governance and M&A.
- Stay ahead of legal and regulatory developments in digital assets, privacy, and blockchain technology, translating complex legal concepts into actionable guidance for the team.
About you
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and admission to at least one U.S. state bar.
- Extensive experience in corporate and commercial legal roles within high-growth companies, particularly in the blockchain and fintech industries.
- Proven leadership and people management skills, with a track record of building and leading diverse teams.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex legal and regulatory issues to non-experts.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across the organization.
- A proactive, collaborative approach to problem-solving, with a drive to take on new challenges and adapt to rapidly changing environments.
Pay and benefits
Paxos offers a competitive total compensation and benefits package, including equity. Actual salary within that range is dependent upon the individual’s skills, experience and qualifications.
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