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Chainlink Labs · 2 weeks ago

Associate General Counsel, Banking & Capital Markets

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Chainlink Labs is an industry-standard oracle platform that powers decentralized finance (DeFi) by bringing capital markets onchain. The role of Associate General Counsel, Banking & Capital Markets involves leading negotiations of complex commercial and technology agreements with major financial institutions and shaping the legal strategy for tokenization of real-world assets.

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Responsibilities

Act as a strategic legal partner to BCM, Product, Engineering, Security, and Infrastructure teams, enabling Chainlink Labs to deliver critical technology services across the financial ecosystem

Negotiate complex technology and infrastructure integration as well as data licensing deals with TradFi clients

Negotiate strategic and tailor-made partnership agreements with other major players in the blockchain and RWA industry to develop effective joint go-to-market strategies, while assuring protection of the IP assets of Chainlink Labs

Leverage a strong understanding of the regulatory and compliance requirements and frameworks relevant to technology service providers to FMIs, including operational resilience, data protection, DORA, EBA outsourcing guidelines, and cybersecurity requirements

Qualification

Legal experienceFinancial services knowledgeNegotiation skillsDigital asset regulationBlockchain infrastructureCorporate transactionsSoft skills

Required

8+ years of relevant legal experience, with foundational training at a top-tier law firm in a corporate or transactional practice

At least 3 years of in-house experience at a technology company, structuring and negotiating agreements

A strong track record of independently leading complex commercial and corporate transactions, especially in tech, payments, and finance

Solid financial services background, with prior experience working in or with regulated financial services firms and familiarity with financial regulation applicable to digital assets

License to practice law or equivalent in the US, UK or gained LLM from such jurisdictions