[Remote] General Counsel & Head of Legal (Blockchain, Digital Assets, Payments & Financial Infrastructure)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Autheo is a visionary technology company building a high-performance sovereign Layer-0 Operating System and Layer-1 blockchain. They are seeking a part-time Equity Cofounder to serve as General Counsel & Head of Legal, responsible for designing legal frameworks that protect advanced technologies while ensuring compliance with financial regulations.ResponsibilitiesLead development of global compliance frameworks for Layer-1 blockchain operations, DePIN infrastructure, tokenomics, decentralized identity (AutheoID), payments, and digital asset custody solutionsAdvise on US and international regulations including SEC, CFTC, FinCEN (AML/KYC/OFAC), OCC, GDPR, and emerging crypto/fintech legislationProvide direct legal support for the OCC national trust bank charter application in close coordination with banking strategy and executive leadershipDesign licensing strategies (VASP, MSB, MTL, trust company) and proactive regulatory engagement plans across key jurisdictionsDraft, review, and negotiate complex agreements for strategic partnerships, vendor contracts, equity/token allocations, developer ecosystem programs, custody agreements, and financial services integrationsEstablish and maintain robust corporate governance structures supporting nearly 100+ equity cofounders, potential banking subsidiary formation, and future growthProtect intellectual property for proprietary blockchain execution, FHE, zk-proofs, AI integration technologies, and financial infrastructure innovationsIdentify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across product development, token launches, enterprise integrations, payments platforms, and custody operationsOversee dispute resolution, litigation strategy (proactive and defensive), and insurance programsCollaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, compliance, banking strategy, and executive teams to embed 'legal-by-design' and 'compliance-by-design' principles into the core platform and financial service offeringsRepresent Autheo in regulatory forums, industry associations, policy discussions, and engagements with banking and financial regulatorsContribute to whitepapers, publications, and thought leadership on blockchain governance, legal frameworks for digital assets and payments, and compliant DeFi modelsMentor the team on legal best practices and foster a culture of proactive compliance excellenceSkillsJD from a top-tier law school with active bar membership in at least one US jurisdiction (additional international qualifications or bar admissions a plus)8+ years of progressive legal experience, with significant focus (4+ years) on cryptocurrency, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 technologies, and/or fintech, payments, digital assets, or financial services lawProven track record advising on token launches, securities law compliance (Howey test, Reg D, Reg A+, etc.), digital asset regulations, payments compliance, and/or supporting bank charter, trust company, or similar regulated financial applicationsDeep expertise in digital asset taxation, data privacy (GDPR/CCPA), payments systems, digital asset custody, AML/KYC frameworks, and IP law in emerging techPrior in-house General Counsel, Head of Legal, or senior legal leadership role at a blockchain/crypto company, fintech, payments provider, or regulated financial institution (bank, trust company, or broker-dealer)Direct experience with DePIN, Layer-1 protocols, enterprise blockchain adoption, OCC charter applications, or federal banking regulatory processesEstablished network with regulators, policymakers, crypto/fintech legal specialists, or banking compliance expertsPublications, speaking engagements, or thought leadership in blockchain law, fintech regulation, digital assets, or paymentsBenefitsEquity in Launch Legends and Autheo , along with token allocations in the Autheo blockchainSalaried compensation is expected to begin within 3 to 5 months, following our node, token sales or fundingCompany OverviewThe Worlds First Web3 Operatign System It was founded in 2021, and is headquartered in , with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://autheo.com.