Employment and Compliance Counsel

Chainalysis

Remote Eligibility

On-site

Domain

Administrative

State

New York

City

Remote

Job Description

Posted on:

February 17, 2025

Primary NIST Speciality

NIST Sub-speciality

Seniority

Experienced

Salary ($K)

Summary and company overview

Summary Information about the Role

The Legal team at Chainalysis advises both internal and external stakeholders on the forefront of cryptocurrency and blockchain data analytics in a constantly evolving landscape. Our job is to ensure the company continues its rapid growth by employing sound and risk-based judgment to support operations around the company and influence a groundbreaking industry as it matures and becomes more widely adopted.

As Associate Corporate Counsel, you will be integral in scaling the Corporate Legal function and advising the company on a variety of matters including strategic transactions, equity, corporate governance and compliance, global expansion, and investor relations.

Company Overview

About Chainalysis

Blockchain technology is powering a growing wave of innovation. Businesses and governments around the world are using blockchains to make banking more efficient, connect with their customers, and investigate criminal cases. As adoption of blockchain technology grows, more and more organizations seek access to all this ecosystem has to offer. That’s where Chainalysis comes in. We provide complete knowledge of what’s happening on blockchains through our data, services, and solutions. With Chainalysis, organizations can navigate blockchains safely and with confidence.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Corporate Counsel on all matters related to corporate governance and compliance, including in connection with Board and Committee meetings and ensuring compliance with policies and organizational documents
Advise on important strategic transactions, including M&A transactions, partnerships, financings, and equity transactions
Support corporate development initiatives and and general corporate matters
Collaborate with Equity team to maintain the company’s capitalization table and to advise on matters related to equity compensation practices and the company’s equity incentive plan
Collaborate with Finance team on matters related to investor relations and internal controls
Oversee the company’s entity and subsidiary management program, including assisting on global expansion efforts
Prioritize internal client satisfaction, while promoting scalable processes and procedures
Collaborate with other members of the Legal team and other teams with respect to the overall legal and compliance functions of the company
Gain a solid understanding of Chainalysis’ risk appetite and provide commercially astute, risk-appropriate decisions
Develop a strong understanding of Chainalysis’ products, services and business model

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

A juris doctorate and 2-4 years of experience from a top-tier law firm or company in the SaaS, data services or technology industries related to corporate matters, including corporate governance, M&A, securities, or other transactional work
Member of a U.S. state bar in good standing
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, critical thinking skills, and judgment
Experience advising companies through the execution of complex corporate transactions
Judgement to anticipate and mitigate risk, and to know when and how to escalate issues
Proven ability to own tasks and work independently, as well as collaborate with others across the company
An independent, patient, and thoughtful demeanor while being adept at managing shifting priorities in a demanding, fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience advising executives at high-growth technology companies
Familiarity with or an interest in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry

Additional commentary

This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship.

You belong here.

At Chainalysis, we believe that diversity of experience and thought makes us stronger. With both customers and employees around the world, we are committed to ensuring our team reflects the unique communities around us. Some of the ways we’re ensuring we keep learning are an internal Diversity Committee, Days of Reflection throughout the year including International Women’s Day, Harvey Milk Day, World Humanitarian Day, and UN International Migrants Day, and a commitment to continue revisiting and reevaluating our diversity culture.

We encourage applicants across any race, ethnicity, gender/gender expression, age, spirituality, ability, experience and more. If you need any accommodations to make our interview process more accessible to you due to a disability, don't hesitate to let us know. You can learn more [here](https://go.chainalysis.com/rs/503-FAP-074/images/Interview Accommodations Request.pdf). We can’t wait to meet you.