Corporate Paralegal

CoinList is where the world’s best crypto projects build their communities and early adopters can invest in and trade top-tier digital assets. Our mission is to accelerate the advancement of blockchain technology, by finding the best emerging blockchain projects and helping them succeed. CoinList has become the global leader in new token issuance, helping blue chip projects like Solana, Filecoin, Celo, Dapper Labs, and others raise over $1 billion and connect them with hundreds of thousands of new token holders. And we now support the full lifecycle of crypto investment, from token sales through token distribution, trading, and crypto-specific services such as staking and access to decentralized-finance opportunities. CoinList users trade and store Bitcoin, Ether, and many other popular crypto assets through CoinList.co, CoinList Pro (our full-service exchange), and mobile apps, while also getting exclusive access to the best new tokens before they list on other exchanges.

Unlike other centralized crypto finance platforms, we're not here to just build a bank or a brokerage. We're building the platform for people who are passionate about moving crypto forward, and we’re just getting started. Come join us and propel the future of crypto!

The Opportunity:

As CoinList’s Corporate Paralegal, you'll play a pivotal role in navigating legal nuances within the company and ever-evolving cryptocurrency landscape. Your role will encompass conducting legal research, drafting corporate documents, preparing responses to law enforcement inquiries, and assisting elsewhere in the legal department as needed. With your sharp eye for detail and a comprehensive grasp of both corporate governance and litigation tactics, you'll be instrumental in ensuring CoinList not only meets legal obligations but also strategically safeguards its interests.

Who you are:

• You thrive in a start-up environment. You understand the unique needs of a start-up and can deliver with minimal oversight.
• You understand what the “finish line” is and can efficiently, reasonably, and effectively get there. You can quickly assess how our systems work, see where faults lie, and recommend improvements.
• You bring exceptional organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• You’re not afraid to wear many hats. You roll up your sleeves to tackle any task, even if it's outside your comfort zone. 
• You’re excited about cryptocurrency.

What you will do:

• Maintain and update corporate records, registers, and documentation;
• Oversee and maintain global subsidiaries, including maintaining subsidiary database/platform, corporate records and filing calendar, and completing domestic and international periodic filings;
• Provide legal support for intellectual property matters, including trademark registrations, patent applications, enforcement actions;
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure legal compliance in product development, marketing initiatives, and business operations;
• Respond to legal inquiries from internal stakeholders and external parties, providing guidance and assistance on legal matters as needed;
• Prepare agendas for board meetings and other corporate governance needs;
• Communicate with domestic and international law enforcement and regulators;
• Prepare responses to law enforcement inquiries alongside Litigation Counsel;
• Create and maintain legal operational procedures and workflows;
• Assist in training and educating internal teams on legal compliance matters and best practices within the crypto industry;
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned to support the legal department and overall business objectives of the company.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of corporate paralegal or law firm experience;

• Excellent ability to work independently or within a team setting;
• Strong understanding of operational processes with the ability to execute with precision;
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills;
• The ability to manage multiple projects at the same time;
• Experience with EDGAR is a plus.