Senior Corporate Counsel

21.co is the world's leader in providing access to crypto through simple and easy to use products.
21.co is the parent company of 21Shares, one of the world's largest issuers of cryptocurrency-backed exchange traded products (ETPs) - which is powered by Onyx, a proprietary technology platform used to issue and operate cryptocurrency ETPs for 21Shares and third parties.
21Shares was one of the first to issue a bitcoin ETP in 2019 and manages a suite of ETFs in the U.S., including a spot bitcoin ETF and 40' Act vehicles.
The company has offices in Zurich, London, and New York. 21.co was founded in 2018 by Hany Rashwan and Ophelia Snyder. Cathie Wood, Chief Executive Officer & Chief Investment Officer of ARK Invest is a board member.
About the Role:
21.co is seeking a highly skilled and experienced attorney to join our growing global legal team as Senior Corporate Counsel, reporting directly to our VP, Head of Legal. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate governance, commercial matters and partnerships, intellectual property (including trademarks and patents), employment, litigation, fundraising, tax, audit, and legal operations. Interest and experience in digital assets and blockchain technology is a plus.
What you will be doing:

• Advise on cutting edge and emerging legal issues as a core member of a growing and dynamic legal department.
• Work alongside other departments across the company, including Finance, Compliance, HR, Product, and Engineering.
• Negotiate, draft, and advise on commercial contracts and partnership agreements, including service provider agreements, index licenses, technology agreements, distribution agreements, customer contracts, vendor contracts, software licenses, consultancy agreements, and marketing agreements.
• Work directly with internal and external clients in the contract negotiation process including ensuring that sales and the business comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and company policies.
• Oversee employment-related matters.
• Supervise external litigations and disputes.
• Manage the Company's broad intellectual property portfolio, including patents, trademarks, and licensing agreements.
• Strategically oversee the operations of the Legal Department, including contract management, billing, and due diligence.

Desired Qualifications:

• A commercially minded, passionate, and fully qualified attorney admitted to practice in the US, United Kingdom, or Europe.
• 6+ years experience practicing law, preferably with in-house or start up experience.
• Comfortable in dealing with various commercial law matters, including commercial contract negotiations, drafting and reviewing.
• Familiar with performing multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders.
• A high level of understanding of processes, policies and key relationships, with an ability to monitor, design and continuously improve processes.
• Good knowledge of the wider financial industry.
• Interest in digital assets and blockchain technology is a plus, though it is not required for the role.

This role is based in New York City or London and will be expected to work from our office in a hybrid model Monday - Wednesday.
(NYC only) Pursuant to Section 8-102 of title 8 of the New York City administrative code, the base salary range for this role is $235,000- $265,000. Total compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.