About the Ethereum FoundationThe Ethereum Foundation is a global non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting Ethereum andrelated technologies. Our mission is to ensure Ethereum’s long-term success by allocating resources tocritical projects, being a valued voice within the Ethereum ecosystem, and advocating for Ethereum to theworld.The RoleWe are seeking a European / Civil Law qualified Legal Counsel with regulatory and/or in-houseexperience and a keen interest in the Ethereum ecosystem to join our Legal & Compliance team.In this role, you will provide legal and compliance advice to various teams within the EthereumFoundation on a broad range of matters, including innovative Ethereum-related projects, operations, HRmatters, Devcon and Devconnect events, and reviewing related contracts and other legal arrangements.You will support the General Counsel and collaborate with a team of globally distributed colleagues.
Core responsibilities
- Legal and Compliance Advice: Provide legal and compliance advice to all teams across the Ethereum Foundation on a range of issues.
- Contracts and Agreements: Draft, review, and negotiate agreements and arrangements.
- Policy Management: Prepare, review, and keep various legal and compliance policies up-to-date.
- Legal Research: Conduct research on legal and compliance issues relevant to Ethereum.
- Expertise Development: Stay current with legal and regulatory developments to be a subject matter expert.
- Risk Management: Proactively identify and evaluate potential legal and regulatory risks and support the General Counsel in managing these risks.
- External Counsel Management: Manage and work with external counsel as needed.
Required Experience and Skills
- Bar Qualification: European or Civil Law qualified advocate with approximately 5 years of post-qualification experience in a regulatory practice at a reputable law firm or in-house legal department.
- Ethereum Interest: Keen interest in Ethereum. Prior experience and/or involvement in the Ethereum ecosystem is a distinct advantage.
- Multitasking: Ability to handle a broad portfolio of tasks and projects while delivering high-quality output.
- Skills: Strong learning, communication, and execution skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Values Alignment: Commitment to Ethereum’s values of decentralisation, transparency, and open-source work.
Contract details
- Full-time position
- Fully remote
- Flexible work hours
- Competitive compensation
Legal Counsel - European / Civil Law Bar Qualified at Ethereum Foundation: FAQ
Is the Legal Counsel - European / Civil Law Bar Qualified role at Ethereum Foundation remote?
Yes — Ethereum Foundation is hiring this Legal Counsel - European / Civil Law Bar Qualified as a remote role. You can apply from anywhere unless the listing specifies a region.
What skills are required for the Legal Counsel - European / Civil Law Bar Qualified role at Ethereum Foundation?
This Legal Counsel - European / Civil Law Bar Qualified role is associated with the following skills and technologies:
- Remote
- Web3
- Non Tech
- Research
- Legal
- Operations
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Ethereum Foundation is hiring this Legal Counsel - European / Civil Law Bar Qualified as a full time position.
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