Chainlink Labs is looking for an Associate General Counsel, Banking & Capital Markets to act as a strategic legal partner as we expand Chainlink’s presence across the financial system and enable the tokenization of real-world assets at scale.
What You'll Do
- Act as a strategic legal partner to the Banking and Capital Markets, Product, Engineering, Security, and Infrastructure teams, enabling Chainlink Labs to deliver critical technology services across the financial ecosystem.
- Negotiate complex technology and infrastructure integration as well as data licensing deals with TradFi clients, including institutional players, top-tier banks, asset managers, broker-dealers, and other FMIs.
- Negotiate strategic and tailor-made partnership agreements with other major players in the blockchain and RWA industry to develop effective joint go-to-market strategies.
- Assure protection of the intellectual property assets of Chainlink Labs.
- Leverage a strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to technology service providers to FMIs, including operational resilience, data protection, DORA, EBA outsourcing guidelines, and cybersecurity requirements.
What We're Looking For
- 8+ years of relevant legal experience, with foundational training at a top-tier law firm in a corporate or transactional practice.
- At least 3 years of in-house experience at a technology company, structuring and negotiating agreements.
- A strong track record of independently leading complex commercial and corporate transactions, especially in technology, payments, and finance.
- Solid financial services background, with prior experience working in or with regulated financial services firms and familiarity with financial regulation applicable to digital assets.
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with digital asset regulation, blockchain infrastructure, and tokenized assets.
- Prior experience supporting the legal aspects of go-to-market strategies or cross-border technology deployment.
Work Mode
This role is global.
Chainlink Labs is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, or ordinances.
