Senior Legal Counsel
As stewards of the Polkadot and Substrate ecosystem, Parity is dedicated to establishing a better web that upholds individual freedom and data privacy, while enabling developers to leverage decentralized technology for superior services. The company envisions a decentralized internet that values personal freedom and data privacy, empowering developers to enhance service offerings. With a globally dispersed, remote-first team, Parity is focused on developing open-source technologies for implementation and extension by developers and organizations. The Web3 technology stack includes Polkadot, Substrate, and Kusama.
The Legal team at Parity provides advice and support to the entire business. Comprised of three lawyers, one Trainee Solicitor, and a Legal & Finance associate under the leadership of the Chief Legal Officer and Interim Chief Operating Officer, the team engages in challenging and diverse work to support the fast-paced growth of the business.
The Senior Legal Counsel, reporting to the Director of Legal, delivers proactive legal support across all business areas at Parity and presides over the following key responsibilities:
- Ensure optimal corporate organization and compliance with corporate governance
- Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts and other legal agreements
- Lead the development and management of Parity’s IP strategy in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external legal counsel
- Oversee any commercial litigation alongside external counsel
- Stay informed of legal and regulatory developments in the blockchain space
- Handle ad hoc projects as deemed necessary based on business requirements
- Supervise the work of the Trainee Solicitor and Legal & Finance Associate
The ideal candidate possesses:
- At least 5 years post-qualification experience as a commercial lawyer, with a minimum of 4 years in-house experience in an international setting
- Strong commercial acumen and in-depth in-house legal experience, preferably in a technological environment
- Expertise in software licensing, commercial software agreements, privacy and data protection, and corporate law
- Proven experience in managing diverse legal matters and projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Excellent communication skills and experience in cultivating effective working relationships with senior stakeholders
- Enjoyment of working in an agile manner in a small team with a good sense of humor
Working at Parity offers:
- Competitive remuneration packages, including performance-based bonus lead tokens where legally feasible
- Remote-first, global work environment with flexible hours
- Collaborative, fast-paced, and self-initiating culture modeled after an open-source workflow
- Inspiring and collaborative team and company retreats worldwide
- Opportunities to enhance knowledge of Web3 on the job, with access to industry experts through various educational initiatives
- Colleagues genuinely passionate about their roles, Parity’s mission, and impact
For employees based in Germany or the U.K., benefits include 28 paid vacation days per year and a work laptop with equipment for successful remote work.
If you believe you can contribute to our mission, we welcome your application even if you do not perfectly align with all our requirements.