Senior Counsel, Transactions at BitGo

Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Digital Assets, Cryptocurrency, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Law degree from a recognised university in the US/UK/Singapore/Hong Kong or any other relevant jurisdiction
4+ years PQE experience in a top-tier law firm with exposure to international legal systems and ways of doing business and/or in-house legal experience at an international financial services or crypto company, ideally involving customer-facing sales, trading and custody
Must have at least 3 years of transactions experience at a law firm
A strong understanding of how key terms are used in contracts, and how they are used to allocate risks associated with a business arrangement
Ability to draft complex legal clauses and manage transactions with sophisticated institutional counterparties and outside law firms
Ability to balance multiple tasks in accordance with changing deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to assess and balance legal risks against business interests
Good understanding of blockchain and digital assets
Flexible, “can-do” attitude and willingness to learn
Excellent English language and drafting skills. Ability to negotiate in Mandarin is a bonus

Responsibilities

Negotiating contracts that are core to our regulated digital asset business, including digital asset custody, trading, lending and borrowing agreements, partnership agreements in APAC region
Drafting and negotiating bespoke contracts for first-of-their kind products and services with limited precedent
Drafting terms of use and disclaimers
Working closely and partnering with the sales, product, regulatory, compliance, product development and marketing teams
Helping with due diligence requests related to transactions
Managing legal and regulatory risks in a thoughtful and commercially practicable manner
Helping develop and drive legal contracting process and operations including with respect to workflows, customer contracting lifecycle, pipeline management and document retention
Supporting corporate governance
Escalating issues to senior team members as appropriate
Pitching in whenever and wherever needed, even when not directly related to responsibilities described above

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Commercial Agreements

Digital Asset Custody

Trading Agreements

Lending Agreements

Partnership Agreements

Due Diligence

Legal Risk Management

Contracting Processes

Corporate Governance

BitGo

Custodial services for digital assets

About BitGo

BitGo provides secure and efficient solutions for institutional clients in the digital currency market, focusing on cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. The company offers custodial services to securely store digital assets, multi-signature wallets that require multiple approvals for transactions, and APIs that allow clients to integrate these services into their platforms. BitGo also provides staking services, enabling clients to earn rewards by validating transactions on blockchain networks. Unlike many competitors, BitGo emphasizes compliance with regulatory requirements, such as the FATF Travel Rule, ensuring that clients can navigate the complexities of the digital currency market safely. The goal of BitGo is to support institutional investors by offering reliable and compliant services that enhance the security and management of digital assets.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$165.8MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Crypto & Web3, Financial ServicesIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Company-paid medical, dental, and vision plans

Catered lunches, fresh snacks, and gourmet coffee

Commuting made easy with company-paid Caltrain passes

Competitive compensation, stock options, and 401k plan

Computer equipment and workplace furniture

Flexible vacation time

Risks

Increased competition from firms like E-Trade could challenge BitGo's market share.

Retail platform launch may dilute BitGo's institutional-focused brand.

Expansion into retail services could lead to increased regulatory scrutiny.

Differentiation

BitGo offers multi-signature wallets enhancing security for institutional clients.

The company provides APIs for seamless integration into client platforms.

BitGo's strategic acquisitions have expanded its platform and service offerings.

Upsides

BitGo's retail platform taps into a new customer segment, increasing revenue potential.

Expansion into Singapore positions BitGo to capitalize on APAC market growth.

Partnerships with firms like Core Foundation highlight BitGo's diverse sector involvement.

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