The Paradigm Shifters (Team TPS)
About The Paradigm Shifters (Team TPS)
We are The Paradigm Shifters, building a next-generation public blockchain architecture powered by cutting‑edge cryptographic technologies such as Zero‑Knowledge Proofs (ZKP) and witness encryption. Through the innovative design of separating computation from verification, we significantly improve on‑chain performance, data costs, user privacy, and system security. The chain will be modular and scalable, supporting a wide range of applications—including institutional and enterprise‑level payment systems, AI agents, dApps, and migration of existing decentralized technologies—to drive adoption of Web3 across untapped scenarios. The Role
Location: Remote (United States); Type: Full‑time; Start Date: ASAP Reporting to the Original Founder & Part of the Founding Team, the Deputy General Counsel will be our 1st primary legal architect for the future of our chain. You will oversee the full legal lifecycle of establishing, building, and scaling a blockchain from ground‑up, setting up global entities, foundations, and lab environments, navigating regulatory frameworks, and protecting the company’s intellectual property worldwide. As the first in‑house legal hire, you will build the legal backbone for the business—balancing innovation with compliance, enabling product launches, and scaling processes. You will work closely with the executive team, research and engineering, marketing, and ecosystem impact team to ensure that every stage of growth—incorporation, fundraising, ecosystem partnerships, and global expansion—is backed by clear, enforceable, forward‑looking legal structures. ️ What You’ll Do
Stand up the company and launch‑readiness stack: entities, hiring/vendors, brand/IP, comms gate, whitepaper protection, product guardrails—then scale. Top Priorities (in order)
Company setup: US parent; options for SG/CN (subsidiary vs EOR); governance + signing matrix Hiring & vendors: clean US employment + contractor/EOR docs; NDA/MSA/SOW/DPA template pack Brand/IP: trademark filings; domain/handle strategy; takedown playbook Comms gate: pre‑publication legal review; Messaging Matrix (approved terms / forbidden claims) Whitepaper/docs: authorship + watermarking; license posture; release workflow Product guardrails: OSS policy (core vs SDKs), third‑party code checks, privacy/export basics, security‑audit coordination Outside counsel: select/manage panel; own budget & matter intake Contract velocity: clause library + fallbacks; measurable cycle‑time reduction OPSEC: this role (and all comms) avoids any digital‑asset value/price/yield/returns language Requirements
8+ years of legal experience with a strong focus on blockchain and decentralized technology for at least the last 3+ years. Proven track record in establishing global corporate structures (entities, foundations, labs) for startups. Formation at speed (US + APAC with local counsel); governance fluency. Direct experience launching crypto assets, foundations, or blockchain products across multiple jurisdictions. Expertise in IP strategy and protection for emerging technology companies. Deep understanding of securities law, international regulatory compliance, and risk management. Strong transactional background, including venture financing, ecosystem partnerships, and commercial contracts. Ability to operate independently in a fast‑paced startup environment while providing pragmatic business‑focused legal advice. JD (or intl. equiv.), good standing in ≥1 US jurisdiction. Benefits
Very competitive salary Global remote‑first culture with flexibility and autonomy Flexible working hours & PTO International travel to company & industry events Backing from respected investors and projects from the space ($50M) The chance to create a brand that becomes iconic in the ZK/crypto space with a small and mighty team ---You're early this time
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We are The Paradigm Shifters, building a next-generation public blockchain architecture powered by cutting‑edge cryptographic technologies such as Zero‑Knowledge Proofs (ZKP) and witness encryption. Through the innovative design of separating computation from verification, we significantly improve on‑chain performance, data costs, user privacy, and system security. The chain will be modular and scalable, supporting a wide range of applications—including institutional and enterprise‑level payment systems, AI agents, dApps, and migration of existing decentralized technologies—to drive adoption of Web3 across untapped scenarios. The Role
Location: Remote (United States); Type: Full‑time; Start Date: ASAP Reporting to the Original Founder & Part of the Founding Team, the Deputy General Counsel will be our 1st primary legal architect for the future of our chain. You will oversee the full legal lifecycle of establishing, building, and scaling a blockchain from ground‑up, setting up global entities, foundations, and lab environments, navigating regulatory frameworks, and protecting the company’s intellectual property worldwide. As the first in‑house legal hire, you will build the legal backbone for the business—balancing innovation with compliance, enabling product launches, and scaling processes. You will work closely with the executive team, research and engineering, marketing, and ecosystem impact team to ensure that every stage of growth—incorporation, fundraising, ecosystem partnerships, and global expansion—is backed by clear, enforceable, forward‑looking legal structures. ️ What You’ll Do
Stand up the company and launch‑readiness stack: entities, hiring/vendors, brand/IP, comms gate, whitepaper protection, product guardrails—then scale. Top Priorities (in order)
Company setup: US parent; options for SG/CN (subsidiary vs EOR); governance + signing matrix Hiring & vendors: clean US employment + contractor/EOR docs; NDA/MSA/SOW/DPA template pack Brand/IP: trademark filings; domain/handle strategy; takedown playbook Comms gate: pre‑publication legal review; Messaging Matrix (approved terms / forbidden claims) Whitepaper/docs: authorship + watermarking; license posture; release workflow Product guardrails: OSS policy (core vs SDKs), third‑party code checks, privacy/export basics, security‑audit coordination Outside counsel: select/manage panel; own budget & matter intake Contract velocity: clause library + fallbacks; measurable cycle‑time reduction OPSEC: this role (and all comms) avoids any digital‑asset value/price/yield/returns language Requirements
8+ years of legal experience with a strong focus on blockchain and decentralized technology for at least the last 3+ years. Proven track record in establishing global corporate structures (entities, foundations, labs) for startups. Formation at speed (US + APAC with local counsel); governance fluency. Direct experience launching crypto assets, foundations, or blockchain products across multiple jurisdictions. Expertise in IP strategy and protection for emerging technology companies. Deep understanding of securities law, international regulatory compliance, and risk management. Strong transactional background, including venture financing, ecosystem partnerships, and commercial contracts. Ability to operate independently in a fast‑paced startup environment while providing pragmatic business‑focused legal advice. JD (or intl. equiv.), good standing in ≥1 US jurisdiction. Benefits
Very competitive salary Global remote‑first culture with flexibility and autonomy Flexible working hours & PTO International travel to company & industry events Backing from respected investors and projects from the space ($50M) The chance to create a brand that becomes iconic in the ZK/crypto space with a small and mighty team ---You're early this time
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