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General Counsel
The Paradigm Shifters (Team TPS)San Francisco, CA, United States6 days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionCompany setup : US parent; options for SG / CN (subsidiary vs EOR); governance + signing matrix Hiring & vendors : clean US employment + contractor / EOR docs; NDA / MSA / SOW / DPA template pack Brand / IP : trademark filings; domain / handle strategy; takedown playbook Comms gate : pre-publication legal review; Messaging Matrix (approved terms / forbidden claims) Whitepaper / docs : authorship + watermarking; license posture; release workflow Product guardrails : OSS policy (core vs SDKs), third-party code checks, privacy / export basics, security-audit coordination Outside counsel : select / manage panel; own budget & matter intake Contract velocity : clause library + fallbacks; measurable cycle-time reduction OPSEC : this role (and all comms) avoids any digital-asset value / price / yield / returns language 8+ years of legal experience with a strong focus on blockchain, decentralized technology, etc., for at least the last 3+ years Proven track record in establishing global corporate structures (entities, foundations, labs) for startups. Formation at speed (US + APAC with local counsel); governance fluency Direct experience launching crypto assets, foundations, or blockchain products across multiple jurisdictions Expertise in IP strategy and protection for emerging technology companies Deep understanding of securities law, international regulatory compliance, and risk management Strong transactional background, including venture financing, ecosystem partnerships, and commercial contracts Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced startup environment while providing pragmatic, business-focused legal advice JD (or intl. equiv.), good standing in ≥1 US jurisdiction Very Competitive salary Global remote-first culture with flexibility and autonomy Flexible working hours & PTO International travel to company & industry events Backing from respected investors and projects in the space ($50M) The chance to create a brand that becomes iconic in the ZK / crypto space with a small and mighty team You're early this time Seniority level : Executive Employment type : Full-time Job function : Legal Industries : IT Services and IT Consulting
Overview
Be among the first 25 applicants for a remote, full-time Deputy General Counsel role with The Paradigm Shifters (Team TPS). We are building a next-generation public blockchain architecture powered by Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKP) and witness encryption, aiming to drive Web3 adoption across diverse scenarios. Backed by investors and a globally distributed team, we are in a stealth position with significant growth plans.
The Role
Location : Remote (United States); Type : Full-time; Start Date : ASAP
Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Original Founder & Part of the Founding Team. Serve as the 1st primary legal architect for the future of the chain and oversee the full legal lifecycle of establishing, building, and scaling a blockchain from ground-up.
- Establish the legal backbone for the business—balancing innovation with compliance to enable product launches, and building scalable processes.
- Work closely with the executive team, research and engineering, marketing, and ecosystem impact to ensure growth stages (incorporation, fundraising, ecosystem partnerships, and global expansion) are backed by clear, enforceable, and forward-looking legal structures.
- Set up global entities, foundations, and lab environments; navigate asset, product, and chain regulatory frameworks; protect intellectual property worldwide.
What You'll Do
Mission (1-liner) : Stand up the company and launch-readiness stack : entities, hiring / vendors, brand / IP, communications gate, whitepaper protection, product guardrails—then scale.
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