About Project Liberty
Project Liberty is leading a movement of people who want to take back control of their lives in the digital age by reclaiming a voice, choice, and stake in a better internet.
Project Liberty develops new and innovative solutions that aim to accelerate the transition to a better digital era. It developed the open-source Decentralized Social Networking Protocol (DSNP) and is a key contributor to the Frequency blockchain. Both technologies are the bedrock of a more equitable web that serves the common good and empowers people over platforms.
About the Role
This role will partner with Project Liberty’s General Counsel to support the legal needs of this innovative organization, with a focus on product and commercial matters. You will work closely with our product team to provide legal and strategic guidance on cutting-edge technology projects. You will also support transactional matters including partnerships, product integrations and other commercial contracts. This is an ideal role for an experienced, creative, and inquisitive attorney who enjoys finding solutions for new and complex issues.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advise internal stakeholders at each stage of the product roadmap, from ideation through post-launch iterations, considering legal, compliance and regulatory risks.
- Support all commercial and contractual matters by drafting, negotiating, and reviewing a wide variety of agreements
- Provide timely, strategic and risk-weighted advice that both considers legal and financial risks and advances company goals
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to develop solutions for new and complex problems
- Serve as an informed resource by consistently engaging with stakeholders, seeking out relevant information, asking questions and staying apprised of current legal and technology issues, changes in applicable law and best practices
- Maintain prioritization alignment with internal stakeholders and company leadership
- Consistently demonstrate sound judgment and deliver high quality work while operating in a fast-paced, evolving and demanding environment
This position is open to be hired in New York or California.
Required Experience:
- A Juris Doctorate degree from U.S. accredited institution
- A license to practice law in New York or California
- 8+ years of post-J.D. experience, including experience practicing law at a top-tier law firm
- Experience advising technology companies, preferably in-house experience with a consumer technology or a crypto/blockchain company.
- Experience counseling product teams in launching technology products and a clear understanding of applicable areas of law including privacy, data protection, security and intellectual property
- Outstanding drafting, communication and analytical skills with impeccable attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Ability to work collaboratively in a startup environment
- Strong interest in blockchain technology and new use cases for decentralized technology
The expected salary range for this position is $250,000 - $300,000 annually. The actual salary offer will be determined on factors including the qualifications, experience, skills, and abilities of the applicant. This role is also eligible for an incentive bonus. You’ll find a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package here at Project Liberty.
Project Liberty is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability, age, familial, caregiver or veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable law.