Head Of Legal

Hyphen Partners

Japan, Japan
On-site
Global fund structures
Defi legal challenges
Regulatory landscape for defi
Lead the legal design and maintenance of investment vehicles across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring they are optimized for crypto-native institutional and retail participation

Job Summary

  • Lead the legal design and maintenance of investment vehicles across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring they are optimized for crypto-native institutional and retail participation.
  • Develop and oversee a robust compliance framework that addresses AML/KYC requirements, securities laws, and evolving regulatory mandates in key global markets.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for regulators and external counsel, staying ahead of legislative changes that impact DeFi and digital asset management.

Matching Summary

Lead the legal design and maintenance of investment vehicles across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring they are optimized for crypto-native institutional and retail participation.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • global fund structures
  • DeFi legal challenges
  • regulatory landscape for DeFi
  • AML/KYC requirements
  • cross-border tax structuring

Nice-to-have

  • bridge code is law and legal frameworks
  • high-stakes decisions in grey areas
  • manage international law firms

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years legal experience
  • Senior Legal role in crypto/Web3
  • Juris Doctor or equivalent law degree
  • Active bar membership

Work Rights

Not specified

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