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Full-Time

Associate General Counsel

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Bastion

Bastion

11-50 employees

Integrates web3 infrastructure for businesses

Senior, Expert

New York, NY, USA

Category
Legal
Legal & Compliance
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Management
Marketing
Requirements
  • 5-10 years of post-law school graduation experience, including at least 2 years in technology-related law firm practice at a top tier law firm.
  • Currently licensed as a U.S. attorney and holding a J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school.
  • Experience providing guidance on technology transactions and product consultation.
  • Experience drafting memos and guidance for stakeholders at all levels, from individual contributors to company executives.
  • Knowledgeable in domestic and international laws and regulations for payments, financial services, internet technology, and crypto, including banking, money transmission, securities, GDPR, BSA, CFPB, CFTC, SEC.
  • Possessing strong legal judgment; applying analytical rigor, prudent risk assessment, and a mix of creativity and pragmatism.
  • Comfortable with risk-adjusted thinking and able to discern when flexibility in interpretation is warranted.
  • Excellent communication, management, and interpersonal skills.
  • Stellar project management, negotiation, drafting, and time management skills.
  • Team player and collaborator who thrives while working to tight deadlines.
  • Deep curiosity and problem solving skills.
Responsibilities
  • Offer strategic guidance to the Executive team on regulatory and other legal matters.
  • Deliver comprehensive legal guidance throughout the product life cycle, from concept through to launch and operation, aiding in both the creation and, when necessary, the dismantling of products.
  • Furnish daily legal, business, and strategic advice to internal crypto-focused teams, addressing challenges and offering solutions for the development and implementation of innovative product roadmaps.
  • Extend practical commercial support to Sales, Partnerships and Marketing teams, handling complex agreements and reviewing marketing materials, while managing legal risks to strengthen partnerships and advance opportunities.
  • Give actionable advice to our People team related to hiring and maintaining human capital, including equity-based compensation.

Bastion offers a compliant, white-label platform for businesses to integrate web3 infrastructure, including custodial wallets, smart transaction routing, and data analytics, to optimize digital interactions for organizations of any size and customer base.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$25M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2023

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

128%

2 year growth

128%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The significant funding from a16z crypto provides Bastion with ample resources to innovate and expand.
  • Bastion's mission to simplify blockchain adoption for traditional enterprises positions it well for future growth as more companies explore web3 technologies.
  • The leadership team's background with a16z crypto offers strategic advantages in navigating the competitive landscape and forming key partnerships.

What critics are saying

  • The nascent stage of web3 technology adoption could result in slower market penetration and revenue generation.
  • Dependence on the volatile crypto market may pose financial risks and impact investor confidence.

What makes Bastion unique

  • Bastion is co-founded by former a16z crypto executives, providing it with unparalleled industry expertise and connections.
  • The company focuses on bridging traditional enterprises with web3 technology, a niche yet rapidly growing market.
  • Bastion's recent $25 million funding round led by a16z crypto underscores strong investor confidence and financial backing.