Head of Legal

About us:

cyber•Fund is an investment fund which is dedicated to partnering with founders from genesis to growth stage and beyond. Our mission is to accelerate the transition to an open cybernetic economy by backing entrepreneurs innovating at the intersection of blockchain, artificial intelligence, robotics and adjacent technologies.

Since 2014, we have worked with leading crypto teams and actively contributed to projects such as [P2P.org](http://p2p.org/), [=nil; Foundation](https://nil.foundation/), and the [Lido DAO](https://lido.fi/). We assist with everything from operational and technological decisions to security and research questions, helping companies go from zero to one.

Position Overview:

The Head of Legal will serve as a strategic partner , providing expert legal counsel and leadership. This role involves overseeing all legal matters, managing a legal team, and ensuring that the company operates within the bounds of the law while achieving its business objectives in different jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Management:

- Lead and inspire current legal team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture, contributing towards achieving common goals.

- Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for legal team members.

Partnership and consultation:

- Interaction and cooperation with external consultants and advisors in different jurisdictions.

- Establishing strong relationships with various stakeholders.

Risk Management:

- Identify and assess legal risks associated with business operations and develop strategies for risk mitigation.

- Collaborate with other departments to integrate legal considerations into business decisions.

Venture investments:

- Playing a vital role in venture investments, managing legal aspects of venture capital deals, conducting due diligence, and negotiating deal terms.

Legal Strategy and Leadership:

- Develop and implement legal strategies aligned with the company's business goals.

- Provide strategic legal advice.

Regulatory Compliance and Tax management:

- Ensure the company's and subsidiary organizations’ administration and compliance with all relevant laws and legal issues, regulations, and industry standards.

- Handling tax-related matters, provide effective tax strategies and ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.

- Stay abreast of changes in legislation and proactively advise on compliance matters.

Transaction Management and Company Operations:

- Overseeing all legal aspects of company transactions and ensuring the smooth operation of the company.

- Ensuring that all business transactions are legally sound and align with the company's objectives.

Contract Management:

- Oversee the negotiation, drafting, and review of complex contracts and agreements.

- Ensure contracts align with business objectives and mitigate legal risks.

Litigation Management:

- Oversee legal disputes, including litigation strategy and management.

- Collaborate with external counsel and represent the company's interests in legal proceedings. Policy Development:

- Develop, review, and update company policies to ensure compliance with legal requirements and best practices.

You have:

- 2+ years of proven experience in crypto/blockchain spheres is a must;

- 2+ years of managerial experience is a must;

- LLB/LLM or equivalent degree in law. A common law jurisdiction degree or proven work experience with common law and law of the United States is a must;

- 5+ years PQE within a PE/VC, IT businesses or relevant field in private practice/legal firms;

- Strong business acumen and the ability to align legal strategies with overall business objectives;

- Excellent English written and oral communication skills;

- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills;

- Excellent stakeholder management, internally and externally;

- Good team player, self-motivated and adaptable.

What we offer:

- Work from anywhere in the world: we are an international distributed team;

- Competitive compensation;

- Well-being program;

- Mental Health care program;

- Medical insurance;

- Compensation for education, including English & professional growth courses;

- Equipment & co-working reimbursement program;

- Overseas conferences, community immersion;

- High degree of autonomy, no micromanagement.