Director, Legal

In this director-level position, you'll oversee all legal matters for Chainalysis, from product development and marketing to intellectual property and AI governance. You'll be responsible for identifying legal risks, creating company-wide policies, and advising business teams on compliance with applicable laws and regulations. You'll manage our intellectual property program, mentor a direct report (Product Counsel), and establish best practices across the organization as we scale.

In this role, you'll:

• Review current and prospective products for legal risk and advise relevant business teams on development practices

• Conduct legal research on laws and regulations relevant to company products and marketing practices

• Create policies and procedures for the company related to product launches, marketing, intellectual property, and general legal matters

• Manage the company's intellectual property program by identifying new protection opportunities and managing existing assets

• Provide oral and written legal advice to product, marketing, and business teams on compliance and best practices

• Advise data science teams and the broader company on best practices for data collection and use of artificial intelligence

• Present legal requirements and strategies to technical and non-legal stakeholders

• Oversee in-house legal team strategy and mentor your direct report, the Product Counsel

• Review outgoing marketing materials for material legal risks

We're looking for candidates who have:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or foreign equivalent

• Current admission to practice law by a U.S. or foreign jurisdiction, or eligibility to register as in-house counsel

• 5+ years of experience conducting legal research on laws and regulations relevant to company products and marketing practices

• 5+ years of experience in legal writing to summarize the applicability of researched laws and regulations

• 5+ years of experience providing oral and written legal advice to internal business teams on product development and marketing practices

• 5+ years of experience strategizing in-house legal team structure and operations

• 5+ years of experience presenting legal requirements to technical and non-legal teams

• Demonstrated ability to advise on emerging legal issues, particularly in technology, data privacy, and artificial intelligence

Nice to have experience:

• Experience in the blockchain, cryptocurrency, or fintech industries

• Familiarity with intellectual property protection strategies

• Experience managing external counsel and legal budgets

• Background in regulatory compliance or government relations

Technologies we use:

Legal research platforms and case management systems

About Chainalysis

Blockchain technology is powering a growing wave of innovation. Businesses and governments around the world are using blockchains to make banking more efficient, connect with their customers, and investigate criminal cases. As adoption of blockchain technology grows, more and more organizations seek access to all this ecosystem has to offer. That’s where Chainalysis comes in. We provide complete knowledge of what’s happening on blockchains through our data, services, and solutions. With Chainalysis, organizations can navigate blockchains safely and with confidence.

You belong here. 

At Chainalysis, we believe that diversity of experience and thought makes us stronger. With both customers and employees around the world, we are committed to ensuring our team reflects the unique communities around us. We’re ensuring we keep learning by committing to continually revisit and reevaluate our diversity culture.

We encourage applicants across any race, ethnicity, gender/gender expression, age, spirituality, ability, experience and more. If you need any accommodations to make our interview process more accessible to you due to a disability, don't hesitate to let us know. You can learn more here. We can’t wait to meet you.