Corporate Development Associate

At Offchain Labs, we are not just building products — we’re leading a movement. 

We are committed to creating a decentralized, secure, and transparent future through blockchain technology. Our mission is to push the boundaries of blockchain innovation and foster a creative, collaborative, and inclusive culture where ideas can come to life. We know that the future of blockchain technology is limitless, and the best way to achieve this is by working with the brightest minds. 

We’re looking for thinkers and doers who are eager to embrace new challenges and seek solutions that will push existing boundaries. If you believe in the importance of transparency, trust, and the decentralization of control, and if you’re curious, adaptable, and want to disrupt the status quo, then we want to hear from you. 

Why Offchain Labs?

Our team is committed to bridging the gap between the current state of blockchain and its potential. Our flagship product, Arbitrum One, is a dominant force in Ethereum scaling and is trusted by enterprises, developers, and users worldwide. But that’s just the beginning. Our passionate team is constantly building on this success, rolling out innovative tools such as Arbitrum AnyTrust, Arbitrum Orbit, Stylus, BoLD, and Arbitrum Nitro. Offchain Labs also contributes to the Ethereum core protocol with the Prysm consensus client.

Following the successful raising of $3.8M in seed funding in January 2019, as well as $20M in Series A and $100M in Series B funding in 2021, we are looking to expand our team. We invite individuals with a strong interest in blockchain and a talent for approaching problems from unique perspectives to join us in shaping the future of this dynamic field.

As the Corporate Development Associate at Offchain Labs, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of blockchain technology by identifying, acquiring, and building blockchain solutions at scale. This role requires a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to identifying opportunities, evaluating them, and executing transactions that align with Offchain Labs' vision for decentralized infrastructure.

What you'll do:

• Identify and evaluate acquisition and strategic partnership opportunities that support Offchain Labs' priorities.
• Build relationships with blockchain founders, and industry leaders while maintaining a robust organic pipeline of opportunities.
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders, including engineering, product, and ecosystem teams, to evaluate and prioritize growth opportunities aligned with Offchain Labs' mission.
• Assess the strategic, technical, and financial benefits of potential acquisitions or investments. Drive internal alignment and build external consensus to secure buy-in from all relevant parties.
• Lead pre-transaction diligence efforts, coordinating across technical, legal, financial, and operational teams to ensure thorough evaluation of opportunities.
• Identify potential risks and synergies in transactions, proposing innovative solutions that maximize value for Offchain Labs and its ecosystem.
• Establish scalable processes and develop strategies that enhance Offchain Labs' corporate development capabilities, keeping pace with the rapidly evolving blockchain industry.

What you'll need:

• 5 years of experience, with 2 years in crypto native companies.
• Relevant experience in M&A or investments with having led at least one negotiation or deal end to end.
• Very strong analytical and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Perks:

• Remote-first global workforce + soon to open NY office
• Annual company offsite + team onsites
• Professional reimbursement program (facilitates industry conference attendance, certifications, and more)
• Medical, dental & vision coverage (US + some other countries)
• 401k retirement plan + company match (US only)
• Wellness stipend
• Home office set up / ergonomic equipment program

Attention Offchain Labs Job Seekers:

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At Offchain Labs, we believe that diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are essential to our success. We are committed to building a welcoming and supportive workplace for all employees, regardless of their background or identity. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and has an equal opportunity to succeed and thrive. We encourage candidates from all walks of life to apply and join our team.