Job Description

Blockaid is redefining trust in blockchain through advanced, integrated security. Our on-chain security platform is trusted by leading Web3 companies—including Coinbase, MetaMask, Uniswap, Kraken, Trust Wallet, Stellar, and others—to detect, understand, and automatically prevent or minimize the impact of fraud, scams, hacks, and financial threats.

Blockaid has raised $83 million to date from top-tier global investors, including Sequoia Capital, Ribbit Capital, and Cyberstarts—firms known for backing the most innovative companies in technology and cybersecurity.

We are looking for a Legal Counsel to join our growing legal team and report directly to the General Counsel. In this role, you will be a key partner to business, product, and operations teams, providing practical, business-oriented legal advice across a wide range of matters.

You'll be working at the forefront of a rapidly evolving and cutting-edge industry, advising on novel technologies and emerging risks across the crypto and web3 ecosystem. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is intellectually curious, quick on their feet, and able to navigate ambiguity with creativity and sound judgment.

The ideal candidate is responsive, adaptable, and energized by the pace and complexity of an innovative space.

What You'll Do

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS agreements, NDAs, partnership agreements, vendor contracts, and Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)
• Partner closely with sales, business development, and product teams to support deals and strategic initiatives
• Provide day-to-day legal support on product-related matters and new offerings
• Help develop and improve contract templates, playbooks, and internal legal processes
• Advise on general corporate and operational matters as they arise
• Support compliance and privacy-related initiatives, including implementation of data protection frameworks
• Collaborate cross-functionally to identify legal risks and provide pragmatic solutions

Requirements

• 4–6 years of experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house at a technology company
• English - Native-level.
• Strong experience handling commercial agreements, particularly SaaS and technology-related contracts
• Experience advising on data privacy matters, including GDPR, CCPA, and similar frameworks
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Proactive, takes initiative, and comfortable owning projects end-to-end
• Business-oriented mindset with creative problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Nice to Have

• Experience working with crypto/web3 companies or strong familiarity with the ecosystem
• Familiarity with evolving digital asset and financial regulations, including MiCA, DORA, BSA/AML, and similar regimes in the US and Europe
• Experience with regulatory compliance matters
• Experience with labor and employment law