Blockchain.com
Senior Counsel, Litigation, Regulatory Enforcement & Employment
Blockchain.com, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Senior Counsel, Litigation, Regulatory Enforcement & Employment
Blockchain.com is connecting the world to the future of finance. As the most trusted and fastest-growing global crypto company, it helps millions of people worldwide safely access cryptocurrency. Since its inception in 2011, Blockchain.com has earned the trust of over 90 million wallet holders and more than 40 million verified users, facilitating over $1 trillion in crypto transactions.
Blockchain.com is one of the world's leading software platforms for digital assets. Offering the largest production blockchain platform in the world, we share the passion to code, create, and ultimately build an open, accessible and fair financial future, one piece of software at a time.
We are looking for an outstanding attorney to join our fast-growing team as
Senior Counsel, Litigation, Regulatory Enforcement & Employment . You will be part of the broader Legal department and have responsibility for all legal matters as they pertain to litigation, regulatory investigations/enforcement, and employment. This includes overseeing all litigation and regulatory investigations/enforcement matters impacting Blockchain.com and providing legal support to the People Team (on a variety of employee-related issues). If you have experience in a busy, fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to join a growing, international legal team at a successful company with a startup feel, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
What you will do
Advise on and manage all litigation (including pre-litigation) matters that affect Blockchain.com.
Directly support smaller claims and arbitrations and supervise outside counsel on any larger litigation matters.
Manage escalated matters related to law enforcement requests and pre-litigation complaints.
Advise on and manage regulatory investigations/enforcement matters that affect Blockchain.com.
Advise on employment legal issues globally on a broad range of people-related issues including: recruiting; hiring; employee relations; discipline and terminations; internal investigations; leaves of absence; discrimination and harassment issues; global mobility issues; contingent worker issues; employee privacy issues; compensation, benefits, bonus and equity awards; employment litigation; negotiated exits and settlements.
Partner closely with internal teams, including other parts of the Legal & Compliance, as well as internal business partners to proactively address and resolve potential disputes in line with business objectives.
Proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate legal risks.
Engage outside counsel relationships as necessary and efficiently manage legal costs.
What you will need
JD/law degree and bar admission in the US.
8+ years relevant experience - ideally a mix of in-house litigation, regulatory investigations/enforcement, and employment legal/HR project experience; at least two of these three requirements if not all.
In-house FinTech experience is a bonus.
Class actions experience is a major plus.
Proven high-performing legal experience in an in-house environment.
Ability to work well under pressure with diligence, organization, and minimal supervision, and provide practical, business-friendly advice to clients.
Strong analytical and strategic skills; ability to drive issues to a quick resolution considering brand-risk, communications, government relations, tax, insurance, finance and other business units.
High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
Ability to anticipate legal issues or risks and to build processes and systems to prevent them from occurring.
Compensation & Perks
Competitive salary and meaningful equity in an industry-leading company.
Hybrid schedule requiring 4 office days per week
The opportunity to be a key player and build your career at a rapidly expanding, global technology company in an exciting, emerging industry.
Unlimited vacation policy to maintain work-life balance.
The latest Apple equipment for optimal productivity.
Performance-based bonuses
Work from Anywhere Policy: You can work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 20 days per year.
Pay Transparency Notice: At Blockchain.com, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For individuals performing work in the United States, the target annual salary for this position can range from $220,000 to $270,000, and your actual pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location, as well as internal equity and market data.
We also offer benefits that include medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, paid parental leave, flexible paid time off. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and full-time employees will receive equity as part of the compensation package.
Note: Blockchain.com benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.
Blockchain is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, and apprenticeship. Blockchain makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
You may contact our Data Protection Officer by email at dpo@blockchain.com. Your personal data will be processed for recruitment purposes and related activities. This processing is permitted under applicable data protection laws and is necessary for the legitimate interests pursued by the Controller, including solicitation, evaluation, and selection of applicants for employment.
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Blockchain.com is one of the world's leading software platforms for digital assets. Offering the largest production blockchain platform in the world, we share the passion to code, create, and ultimately build an open, accessible and fair financial future, one piece of software at a time.
We are looking for an outstanding attorney to join our fast-growing team as
Senior Counsel, Litigation, Regulatory Enforcement & Employment . You will be part of the broader Legal department and have responsibility for all legal matters as they pertain to litigation, regulatory investigations/enforcement, and employment. This includes overseeing all litigation and regulatory investigations/enforcement matters impacting Blockchain.com and providing legal support to the People Team (on a variety of employee-related issues). If you have experience in a busy, fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to join a growing, international legal team at a successful company with a startup feel, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
What you will do
Advise on and manage all litigation (including pre-litigation) matters that affect Blockchain.com.
Directly support smaller claims and arbitrations and supervise outside counsel on any larger litigation matters.
Manage escalated matters related to law enforcement requests and pre-litigation complaints.
Advise on and manage regulatory investigations/enforcement matters that affect Blockchain.com.
Advise on employment legal issues globally on a broad range of people-related issues including: recruiting; hiring; employee relations; discipline and terminations; internal investigations; leaves of absence; discrimination and harassment issues; global mobility issues; contingent worker issues; employee privacy issues; compensation, benefits, bonus and equity awards; employment litigation; negotiated exits and settlements.
Partner closely with internal teams, including other parts of the Legal & Compliance, as well as internal business partners to proactively address and resolve potential disputes in line with business objectives.
Proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate legal risks.
Engage outside counsel relationships as necessary and efficiently manage legal costs.
What you will need
JD/law degree and bar admission in the US.
8+ years relevant experience - ideally a mix of in-house litigation, regulatory investigations/enforcement, and employment legal/HR project experience; at least two of these three requirements if not all.
In-house FinTech experience is a bonus.
Class actions experience is a major plus.
Proven high-performing legal experience in an in-house environment.
Ability to work well under pressure with diligence, organization, and minimal supervision, and provide practical, business-friendly advice to clients.
Strong analytical and strategic skills; ability to drive issues to a quick resolution considering brand-risk, communications, government relations, tax, insurance, finance and other business units.
High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
Ability to anticipate legal issues or risks and to build processes and systems to prevent them from occurring.
Compensation & Perks
Competitive salary and meaningful equity in an industry-leading company.
Hybrid schedule requiring 4 office days per week
The opportunity to be a key player and build your career at a rapidly expanding, global technology company in an exciting, emerging industry.
Unlimited vacation policy to maintain work-life balance.
The latest Apple equipment for optimal productivity.
Performance-based bonuses
Work from Anywhere Policy: You can work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 20 days per year.
Pay Transparency Notice: At Blockchain.com, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For individuals performing work in the United States, the target annual salary for this position can range from $220,000 to $270,000, and your actual pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location, as well as internal equity and market data.
We also offer benefits that include medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, paid parental leave, flexible paid time off. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and full-time employees will receive equity as part of the compensation package.
Note: Blockchain.com benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.
Blockchain is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, and apprenticeship. Blockchain makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
You may contact our Data Protection Officer by email at dpo@blockchain.com. Your personal data will be processed for recruitment purposes and related activities. This processing is permitted under applicable data protection laws and is necessary for the legitimate interests pursued by the Controller, including solicitation, evaluation, and selection of applicants for employment.
#LI-Hybrid
#J-18808-Ljbffr