Legal Counsel

Dubai

We are seeking an experienced and motivated in-house Legal Counsel to support our legal and compliance functions.

What you’ll be doing

  • Commercial Contracts:
    • Take charge of drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, with a keen focus on agreements related to token market-making, OTC trading, and our expansion into new markets.
    • Ensure that all contracts are compliant with relevant laws and regulations, particularly those specific to the cryptocurrency and financial sectors.
    • Work closely with our business teams to pinpoint legal risks and provide strategic guidance during contract negotiations and business dealings.
  • Employment Law:
    • Handle the drafting and review of employment contracts, offer letters, and other pertinent agreements.
    • Offer expert advice on employment law matters, spanning from hiring practices to employee relations and terminations, ensuring strict adherence to labor regulations.
    • Provide support in resolving employment disputes and, if necessary, assist in litigation proceedings.
  • General Legal Support:
    • Offer comprehensive legal assistance across the company's spectrum, encompassing tasks such as scrutinizing marketing materials, advising on intellectual property concerns, and aiding in corporate governance and regulatory filings.
    • Collaborate effectively with external legal counsel on intricate legal matters and transactions whenever the need arises.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Master of Laws (LLM), or Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
  • Is admitted to the bar in at least one jurisdiction.
  • Boasts strong experience in legal practice.
  • Demonstrates a proven track record of independently handling contracts, employment law matters, and regulatory compliance.
  • Ideally possesses direct experience within the cryptocurrency industry or exhibits a profound curiosity about this space, coupled with the ability to showcase their knowledge effectively.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Participation in company bonus pool
  • Daily catered lunch
  • Health insurance and wellness benefits
  • Unlimited vacation policy

About Caladan

Caladan makes digital asset markets more efficient and fair. We support exchanges, tokens, and institutional investors with on-exchange liquidity, DeFi expertise, treasury solutions, and investments. Since 2017 we've been a pioneer in crypto market-making, powering over $50B in annual transactions across 1000+ assets.

 

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