Senior Legal Counsel

OpenZeppelin

. Draft, negotiate, and close a wide variety of agreements and manage the process behind all client and vendor agreements .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemoteSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in drafting, negotiating, and managing commercial agreements within the blockchain and digital assets sector, while providing risk-weighted advice and ensuring compliance in a regulated environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

In-House Legal ExperienceBlockchain ExpertiseCommercial Agreement NegotiationRisk AssessmentLaw Degree

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Hard Skills

Drafting AgreementsNegotiating ContractsLegal ComplianceIntellectual Property StrategyOpen Source LicensingCorporate GovernanceAutomated Contracting ProcessesLegal Record ManagementRisk ManagementRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCreative Problem-SolvingNegotiation SkillsAttention to DetailCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsCompliance Software

Certifications & Qualifications

License to Practice Law

Industry Keywords

BlockchainDigital AssetsHigh-Growth CompaniesPublicly-Traded OrganizationsMultiple Jurisdictions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Open Source

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, negotiate, and close a wide variety of agreements and manage the process behind all client and vendor agreements
Support all commercial and contractual matters and deal flow for OpenZeppelin
Provide risk-weighted advice to business leaders balancing commercial upside against legal, financial, operational, and reputational risk
Support the General Counsel on intellectual property strategy and licensing, open source issues, privacy, compliance, acquisitions, and other matters
Collaborate with Sales, Finance, Operations, HR, and IT & Security
Design and execute automated contracting and compliance processes using AI and advanced tools
Design and execute staff trainings and compliance practices for a regulated and publicly-traded organization
Manage legal records and corporate governance processes for entities in multiple jurisdictions
Lead assigned projects and take ownership of projects aligned with personal interests

Requirements

What you’ll need

8-10 years of relevant legal experience, including in-house experience at a high-growth company in the blockchain and digital assets space
Demonstrated experience and comprehensive knowledge in drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements in the blockchain space, including open source expertise
Highly analytical with impeccable attention to detail
Creative problem-solving and negotiation skills with a pragmatic, business-minded approach to legal analyses and risk assessments
Comfortable with high levels of responsibility and self-direction, with excellent follow-through and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Expert verbal and written communication skills, including explaining complicated topics to those without legal training
A law degree and a license to practice law in at least one jurisdiction

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meet your teammates at company gatherings around the world 😎
Enjoy the flexibility of fully remote work 🌎
Take the time you need with flexible time off 🏝
8 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers
4 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers
One-time $3,600 baby bonus 💙
Up to $500 in equipment support for a home office 🪑
Medical insurance 🏥
Learning and development opportunities 🧠
Monthly stipend for a preferred co-working space 💻