Associate General Counsel - Banking & Capital Markets (Remote)

About the Role

We’re hiring an Associate General Counsel - Banking & Capital Markets to join Chainlink Labs in a fully remote capacity. In this role, you will be pivotal in shaping the legal landscape as we expand our presence in the financial system. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of blockchain and traditional finance, helping deliver mission-critical infrastructure to sophisticated institutions.

What You'll Do

• Act as a strategic legal partner to the Banking and Capital Markets (BCM) team, enabling Chainlink Labs to deliver critical technology services across the financial ecosystem.
• Negotiate complex technology and infrastructure integration deals as well as data licensing agreements with traditional finance clients.
• Lead the negotiation of strategic partnership agreements with major players in the blockchain and real-world asset (RWA) industry.
• Ensure the protection of Chainlink Labs' intellectual property while developing effective joint go-to-market strategies.
• Leverage your understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks relevant to technology service providers to financial market infrastructures (FMIs).

Requirements

• 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 tech, payments, and finance.
• Solid financial services background, with prior experience working in or with regulated financial services firms.
• License to practice law or equivalent in the US, UK, or gained LLM from such jurisdictions.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with digital asset regulation, blockchain infrastructure, and tokenized assets.
• Prior experience supporting legal aspects of go-to-market strategies or cross-border technology deployment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $150,000 - $200,000 annually.
• Fully remote work with flexible hours, allowing you to manage your work-life balance effectively.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse team of professionals at the forefront of blockchain technology.
• Commitment to equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace.
• Access to professional development resources and support for continuous learning.