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Legal Сounsel (Corporate & Сommercial)

Wallet

Legal · Middle

Wallet in Telegram is a digital asset solution natively embedded into Telegram’s interface. Backed by The Open Platform, Wallet in Telegram gained 100M+ user accounts in 2024, and aims to make its solution available to all 1BN+ of Telegram’s users. Wallet in Telegram offers a dual-wallet experience with Crypto Wallet (a multi-chain wallet for trading and sending crypto to contacts) and TON Wallet (a self-custodial wallet with access to the TON ecosystem of dApps and tokens).

As a Legal Сounsel (Corporate & Сommercial), you will be an important player in our legal team, providing expert counsel on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters. This is a hands-on role that requires a proactive approach and the ability to manage a high volume of diverse tasks efficiently. You will work closely with various internal teams, including product, IT, finance, and other, to support our company's growth and strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities:

  • Commercial Agreements: Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of commercial agreements, including partnership agreements, vendor contracts, master service agreements, and licensing agreements. You will manage these agreements within our contract management system.
  • Corporate Matters: Actively participate in the establishment and maintenance of corporate entities. Assist with corporate governance, including the preparation of board resolutions, meeting minutes, and other corporate filings.
  • Legal Advisory: Provide ongoing, proactive legal support to internal clients on a variety of legal issues. Offer expert advice on corporate and commercial matters, ensuring all activities comply with laws and best practices.
  • Compliance and Policies: Contribute to the development and maintenance of corporate policies and procedures. Stay informed on evolving laws and industry trends to identify optimization opportunities for our legal framework.
  • Financial Collaboration: Collaborate closely with our finance team, preparing legal supporting documents for transactions, account openings, and other related issues.
  • Legal Research: Conduct legal research on complex corporate and commercial law matters to support strategic decisions and project initiatives.
  • Project Management: Assist in managing various legal projects and initiatives from conception to completion.

Requirements:

  • Hold a legal degree with a license to practice in at least one jurisdiction.
  • Bring 3+ years of legal experience, with a focus on commercial or corporate law and governance.
  • Have good experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements.
  • Experience in legal support services is an advantage.
  • Exhibit excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • A strong interest in and understanding of blockchain, cryptocurrency, and other emerging technologies is a significant advantage.
  • Prior experience in technology, fintech, or blockchain industries is preferred.
  • Preference given to candidates with experience within the crypto-industry.
  • Full Professional English.

Why it is a fantastic opportunity:

  • Our business is growing at an exponential scale.
  • Non-bureaucratic management that focuses on results.
  • Regular performance reviews to assess your progress.
  • Remote setup with access to our hubs in Dubai, Yerevan, London and Belgrade.
  • Compensation for medical expenses.
  • Provision of necessary equipment.
  • 20 working days of paid vacation annually.
  • 11 days off per year.
  • 14 days of paid sick leave to support your health and recovery when needed.
  • Access to internal conferences, English courses and corporate events.