Blockstream's Legal And Compliance Leader Montreal

Become Blockstream's Legal and Compliance Leader based in Menlo Park, contributing to the rapid-paced fintech ecosystem. Oversee legal operations and regulatory strategies aligned with company goals. In this hybrid General Counsel role, you will advise top management and the Board on critical legal issues while guiding corporate governance and compliance programs.

You’ll lead negotiations for complex commercial agreements and enhance legal infrastructure for a tech-savvy organization. Monitoring emerging legislation and managing legal risks will also be critical components of your work.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute legal and compliance strategy
• Provide regulatory advice across jurisdictions
• Oversee negotiation and drafting of commercial contracts
• Manage legal budget and external counsel relationships
• Hire and develop high-performing legal teams

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree
• 12+ years leadership experience in regulated industries
• Extensive expertise in managing commercial transactions
• Robust knowledge of compliance in fintech and crypto sectors
• Proven ability to handle litigation and multi-jurisdictional matters

Harness your legal acumen to shape Blockstream's compliance strategies and steer its cutting-edge journey.