NEAR Foundation · 1 month ago
Senior Legal Counsel
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior LevelNearfoundation is focused on bridging Web3 innovation with traditional regulatory frameworks. The Senior Legal Counsel will advise on global legal, regulatory, and commercial matters while working closely with leadership and compliance teams to ensure alignment with evolving digital asset laws.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Take ownership of AML/KYC duties and escalate issues
Be meticulous at record-keeping
Assist in contract management process and risk management & mitigation
Assist in contract drafting and review as needed
Assist with legal department operations and GC support
Qualification
Required
Had legal or compliance training and/or experience of working within a law firm or legal department
Experience with KYC/AML regulations and processes. Ability to take ownership of processes, identify red flags and ability to offer new ideas
Familiarity with various contracts and ability to thoroughly review simple contracts and provide feedback/edits
A highly organized and self-starter personality. Quick learner and adaptable
Willing to travel internationally for team offsites and/or conferences
Able to work with a global remote team and can be flexible to attend meetings to accommodate the global team
Company
NEAR Foundation
NEAR Foundation is a non-profit foundation that is responsible for contracting protocol maintainers, funding ecosystem development.
Founded in 2020
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Bill Earner
Chief Operating Officer
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