Head Of Legal

Hyphen Connect

Japan, Japan
On-site
Global fund structures
Defi legal challenges
Aml/kyc compliance framework
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
  • AML/KYC compliance framework
  • negotiating SAFEs/SAFTs
  • regulatory engagement

Nice-to-have

  • bridging Code is Law
  • high-stakes grey area decisions
  • international law firm management

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years legal experience
  • Senior Legal role in crypto/Web3
  • Deep knowledge of DeFi securities laws
  • Juris Doctor or equivalent
  • Cross-border tax structuring experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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