Attorney
** Corporate Counsel at LayerZero**
The Future is Omnichain.
Founded in 2021, LayerZero is dedicated to creating a community of cross-chain developers who build decentralised applications (dApps) without limitations imposed by individual blockchains. Delivered through LayerZero's straightforward messaging protocol, developers can produce cross-chain dApps that integrate the strengths of individual blockchains.
Our investors include Venture Capital firms such as a16z, Sequoia, PayPal, and major players in the blockchain industry like Binance Ventures and Coinbase Ventures.
Role Overview
LayerZero is looking for a skilled Corporate Counsel to join our team, playing a vital role in enhancing blockchain interoperability and influencing the development of decentralised applications. You will collaborate closely with various teams within the organisation, offering legal insight and advice across a spectrum of commercial, employment, and technical issues. Your direct supervisor will be the General Counsel.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle contract structuring, drafting, negotiation, and counsel on partnership agreements.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
- Back LayerZero’s technology advancement targets and engage in special projects when needed.
- Create and deliver legal training to business and procurement teams.
- Provide legal guidance to business partners on a range of legal matters.
- Assist in enhancing LayerZero's contracting procedures through cross-functional key initiatives. • Offer versatile input covering multiple commercial work streams, emphasizing support for the Business Development division.
Required Qualifications
- 3-5 years of legal practice experience at a reputable law firm or large in-house legal team.
- Member of the British Columbia Bar, US state bar, or eligibility for registration under the British Columbia Bar and to join an in-house counsel program.
- Proficient in crafting and negotiating intricate technology agreements.
- Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple projects concurrently in a dynamic setting, with excellent prioritisation capabilities.
- Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
Equal Opportunity Employer
LayerZero Labs is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of grounds such as race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.