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Nibiru Chain

Lead Counsel

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Nibiru Chain – Lead Counsel

 

Who We Are:

Nibiru Chain is a breakthrough L1 blockchain and smart contract ecosystem supporting superior throughput and unparalleled security. Nibiru aims to be the most developer-friendly and use-friendly smart contract ecosystem, leading the charge toward mainstream Web3 adoption by innovating at each layer of the stack; dApp development, infrastructure, consensus, a comprehensive developer toolkit, and value accrual.

 

Who You Are:

We are looking for an attorney to be the first legal hire for Nibiru Chain. This key hire will support the foundation, issuance and development teams in the growth of the Nibiru Chain. Candidates must be able to, on a day to day basis support core teams: Growth, Marketing, Developer Relations, as well as HR, Finance and Operations. This person will manage numerous outside counsel and various workstreams across the world. Attention to detail, planning and budgeting are key to a candidate’s success.


What You Will Do:

This person will support the grant programs, disputes and commercial matters. Staying abreast of regulatory framework and developments in the blockchain space, and assisting HR with management of employee, consultant and vendor relations.

Responsibilities

  • Provide end-to-end legal support.
  • Manage outside counsel.
  • Act as a thought leader on all legal, compliance, regulatory, and policy matters.
  • Legal owner for corporate governance, partnerships, events, community outreach and grant programs, intellectual property, and other procurement-related matters.
  • Act as secretary and maintain corporate governance
  • Oversee entity formation including creation of formation documents and filings with local and regional authorities.
  • Draft, review and update all third party and inter-company agreements.
  • Work collaboratively to manage employee, consultant and vendor legal considerations.
  • Remain up-to-date on relevant industry developments and regulations affecting web3, blockchain, and crypto, and apply that knowledge to ensure compliance and inform company positioning.
  • Cultivate relevant industry relationships and act as brand representative.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 8+ years of combined experience in major law firms and in-house legal departments in high-growth tech companies.
  • Deep understanding of the U.S. Securities Act, Exchange Act, Investment Company Act and Investment Advisors Act.
  • Ability to efficiently manage a high volume of complex and critical work with urgency and limited supervision.
  • Enthusiasm about blockchain technology, expertise with L1s a strong plus.
  • Experience in advising all levels of the organization, including senior level executives and is comfortable handling projects independently, directly, and in a solutions-oriented manner.
  • Self-starter, quick learner with sense of urgency, highly driven and proactive.
  • Unquestioned integrity and excellent business judgment with the ability to assess and risk-weigh situations quickly often with imperfect information.
  • Great communicator comfortable providing clear, actionable, and practical advice.
  • Solutions-oriented with strong business sensibilities.
  • J.D. from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the United States, Cayman Islands or British Virgin Islands

What’s in it for you?

  • An ability to innovate in the Web3 space
  • $180,000-$330,000 base salary depending on qualifications and experience
  • Token grant from the foundation
  • Standard health and wellness benefits (if US-based)
  • 15 days per year of PTO

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