The Paradigm Shifters (Team TPS)
Deputy General Counsel
The Paradigm Shifters (Team TPS), Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
About The Paradigm Shifters
We are The Paradigm Shifters, building a next‑generation public blockchain architecture powered by Zero‑Knowledge Proofs and witness encryption. Our modular, scalable chain supports institutional, enterprise, payment, AI, and dApp applications, driving Web3 adoption across untapped scenarios.
The Role Location: Remote (United States) • Type: Full‑time • Start Date: ASAP
Reporting to the Original Founder, the Deputy General Counsel will be the first primary legal architect for our chain. Oversee the full legal lifecycle of establishing, building, and scaling a blockchain from the ground up, balancing innovation with compliance and enabling product launches at scale.
What You’ll Do Mission: Stand up the company and launch‑readiness stack—entities, hiring/vendors, brand/IP, comms gate, whitepaper protection, product guardrails—then scale.
Top Priorities
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, at least 3+ years focused on blockchain, decentralized technology, etc.
Proven track record establishing global corporate structures (entities, foundations, labs) for startups; formation at speed (US + APAC).
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: venture financing, ecosystem partnerships, commercial contracts.
Ability to operate independently in a fast‑paced startup environment while providing pragmatic, business‑focused legal advice.
JD (or international equivalent); 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 ($50M).
The chance to create a brand that becomes iconic in the ZK/crypto space with a small and mighty team.
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The Role Location: Remote (United States) • Type: Full‑time • Start Date: ASAP
Reporting to the Original Founder, the Deputy General Counsel will be the first primary legal architect for our chain. Oversee the full legal lifecycle of establishing, building, and scaling a blockchain from the ground up, balancing innovation with compliance and enabling product launches at scale.
What You’ll Do Mission: Stand up the company and launch‑readiness stack—entities, hiring/vendors, brand/IP, comms gate, whitepaper protection, product guardrails—then scale.
Top Priorities
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, at least 3+ years focused on blockchain, decentralized technology, etc.
Proven track record establishing global corporate structures (entities, foundations, labs) for startups; formation at speed (US + APAC).
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: venture financing, ecosystem partnerships, commercial contracts.
Ability to operate independently in a fast‑paced startup environment while providing pragmatic, business‑focused legal advice.
JD (or international equivalent); 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 ($50M).
The chance to create a brand that becomes iconic in the ZK/crypto space with a small and mighty team.
#J-18808-Ljbffr