The Role

We are looking for an outstanding Senior Counsel to own the legal function at Magic. This is an exceptional opportunity to provide leadership and partnership to a company on the frontiers of its next big growth leap. This role will report to the head of finance. 

You Will

• Monitor and analyze evolving regulatory landscapes in the U.S. and internationally, particularly with respect to digital assets and blockchain-based financial products.
• Advise on compliance frameworks related to money transmitter laws, securities laws, commodities regulations, AML/KYC requirements, sanctions, and tokens.
• Advise on IP strategy, protect proprietary technology, and manage filings, licensing, and enforcement as needed.
• Identify potential legal risks and proactively develop strategies to mitigate exposure in a rapidly evolving technological and regulatory environment.
• Work closely with product, engineering, marketing, and business development teams to integrate legal considerations into product design and strategic initiatives.
• Educate internal stakeholders on legal topics, ensuring that all teams remain informed and empowered to make compliance-conscious decisions.
• Draft, negotiate, and review a variety of commercial agreements, including SaaS contracts, vendor agreements, partnership frameworks, and licensing deals.
• Create and maintain Magic’s privacy policies, terms of use and other online documents, policies, standards and related processes.

About You

• 4-6 years of legal experience, preferable including time at a top law firm and as in-house counsel at a technology or fintech company.
• Deep personal interest and/or experience using blockchain-based technologies and the DeFi ecosystem. 
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, strong organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment where guidance can be minimal and responsibilities evolve rapidly.
• Experience working with consumer-facing digital products, platforms, or SaaS solutions, and understanding their associated legal and compliance considerations.
• J.D. from a top law school and active bar membership in good standing.

Bonus Points

• Technical undergraduate degree, especially those with computer science or engineering backgrounds
• Previous experience in a Web3 company
• Actively engaged in crypto twitter
• Entrepreneurial and owner mindset

Salary range: $250-275k + Equity