Full-Time
Espresso Systems
11-50 employees
Enhances transaction efficiency in blockchain networks
No salary listed
Senior
Remote
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- 5+ years of experience in operations, consulting or business analysis
- High technology and/or systems literacy
- Experience with legal technology or other back office systems
- Process analysis or workflow design experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated passion for crypto
- Contract management and vendor management experience a plus
- Paralegal certificate preferred, but not required
- Enjoys working independently and proactively in a remote-only work environment
- Have an entrepreneurial mindset rather than 9-to-5 mentality; prepared to work non-standard working hours as required
- Provide legal support across various in-house teams to ensure guidelines and internal policies are met
- Act as the administrator and subject matter expert of various legal/operational technology systems to improve efficiency within the legal department and across the company
- Assist with administration, development and optimization of systems related to legal operations, including contract lifecycle management from start to finish
- Set up our Legal Ops function to drive better and more efficient results with our outside vendors, manage the Legal budget, and manage law firm in-take and administration
- Assist with any regulatory licensing applications and renewals (within the US and globally)
- Help define procedures and practices within Legal to promote efficient workflows and handling of legal requests
- Maintain overall governance of existing processes and strategies
- Liaise with internal and external counsel as well as related subject matter experts
- Law degree, educational background in computer science/infosec is a
Espresso Systems focuses on blockchain technology to enhance the efficiency and security of decentralized networks. Their main product, the Espresso Sequencer, is a network of nodes that improves data availability and transaction ordering, allowing for faster and more secure processing. They serve clients in the blockchain and decentralized finance (DeFi) sectors, emphasizing interoperability with various blockchain rollups. The company's goal is to lead in blockchain innovation by providing essential tools for transaction efficiency and security.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$60M
Headquarters
Menlo Park, California
Founded
2020
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Increased interest in ZK technology aligns with Espresso's focus on ZK rollups.
- Partnership with Offchain Labs expands market reach through Arbitrum ecosystem integration.
- Rising DeFi platforms create demand for Espresso's efficient transaction processing solutions.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition in shared sequencing could impact Espresso's market share.
- Rapid blockchain advancements may render Espresso's solutions obsolete if not updated.
- Potential regulatory scrutiny on blockchain tech could challenge Espresso's operations.
What makes Espresso Systems unique
- Espresso Systems specializes in shared sequencing for layer-2 blockchain solutions.
- Their flagship product, Espresso Sequencer, enhances transaction ordering and data availability.
- Focus on interoperability allows integration with various blockchain rollups like ZK and Optimistic.
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Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Unlimited Paid Time Off
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Dental Insurance
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6 month growth
↑ 8%1 year growth
↑ 2%2 year growth
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