[Remote] Associate General Counsel, Banking & Capital Markets at Chainlink Labs

New York, New York, United States

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Requirements

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
Familiarity with digital asset regulation, blockchain infrastructure, and tokenized assets
Prior experience supporting legal aspects of go-to-market strategies or cross-border technology deployment

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

Chainlink Labs

Decentralized oracle network for blockchain data

About Chainlink Labs

Chainlink Labs provides infrastructure for connecting real-world data with blockchain technology, enabling secure data transfer across various blockchain networks. Its main product is a decentralized oracle network that ensures the accuracy and reliability of data used in smart contracts, addressing the "Blockchain Oracle Problem." This service is essential for financial institutions, startups, and developers who require trustworthy data for transactions. Chainlink Labs has facilitated over $9 trillion in transaction value and serves a diverse clientele, including major financial institutions. The company operates on a business model where clients pay for access to its oracle network, ensuring a steady revenue stream as demand for secure data grows. The goal of Chainlink Labs is to transform global markets by enabling verifiable data transfer, contributing to a more economically fair world.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$32MTotal Funding

ICOCompany Stage

Cybersecurity, Crypto & Web3, Financial ServicesIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Risks

Competition from other oracle providers like Band Protocol could erode market share.

Expansion into new regions may expose Chainlink to geopolitical risks and regulatory challenges.

Reliance on major financial institutions means disruptions could significantly impact business.

Differentiation

Chainlink Labs connects real-world data with blockchain, solving the Blockchain Oracle Problem.

Their decentralized oracle network ensures accurate, tamper-proof data for smart contracts.

Chainlink Labs serves diverse clients, including Swift, DTCC, and ANZ Bank.

Upsides

Increased adoption of Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol boosts partnerships and integrations.

Expansion into MENA region captures demand for blockchain in emerging markets.

Partnership with DTCC integrates traditional finance with decentralized finance, opening new revenue streams.

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