Legal Counsel - Crypto - Remote

Overview

As Kiln continues to scale its staking and DeFi offerings, there is an increasing need for a dedicated Crypto Legal Counsel to navigate the complex legal landscape of digital assets, ensure compliance with evolving regulations, and provide strategic legal support across the organization.

In Short

• Provide legal support on crypto-native regulatory matters across multiple jurisdictions.
• Work closely with product, engineering, and compliance teams to ensure legal considerations are integrated into the product development lifecycle.
• Draft, negotiate, and review contracts, including staking agreements, partnerships, and SaaS contracts.
• Advise internal stakeholders on compliance with digital asset regulations.
• Conduct legal research on blockchain regulations and evolving legal standards in the industry.
• Support product and business teams in structuring new offerings within regulatory constraints.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with product launches and new market entries.
• Liaise with external counsel as needed for complex legal matters.
• Assist in corporate governance, data protection, and intellectual property strategies.
• Develop internal policies and best practices to ensure legal compliance across business operations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of legal experience, with a strong focus on digital assets, fintech, or financial services.
• Experience in advising on blockchain technology, staking, DeFi, and token-related matters.
• Familiarity with global regulatory frameworks impacting digital assets.
• Strong negotiation and contract drafting skills.
• Experience working closely with product and engineering teams in a legal advisory capacity.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive approach to identifying and mitigating regulatory and legal risks in emerging markets.
• Already based in APAC, Dubaï or Emirates.

Benefits

• A fast-paced, bureaucracy-free work environment
• Equity share options in the business: if Kiln succeeds, we all succeed!
• Competitive salary
• Flexible holiday
• Flexible remote working
• Choose your IT equipment
• Contribution to Internet connexion
• Significant personal development budget (books, training)
• Overseas tech conferences budget