About the company
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Ethereum and related technologies. The EF is not a company, or even a traditional non-profit. We do not control Ethereum, nor are we the only organization that funds critical development of Ethereum-related technologies. We are part of a large ecosystem of organizations, individuals, and companies that support Ethereum. Our mission is to do what is best for Ethereumās long-term success. Our role is to allocate resources to critical projects, to be a valued voice within the Ethereum ecosystem, and to advocate for Ethereum to the outside world. Since 2014, EF has hosted Devcon, an annual 4-day conference which has become the oldest and most prominent event in the Ethereum community (and arguably the entire blockchain space). The event attracts developers, designers, researchers, creators, and others ā many of whom are intrigued by cutting-edge technology, decentralization, privacy/security, free and open-source software, and the potential for Ethereum to change the world for the better. For a look at past Devcon editions and their speakers, see here: http://archive.devcon.org/. Devcon 7 (aka Devcon Southeast Asia) will take place this year in Bangkok between the dates of 12-15 November.
Job Summary
What You'll Do
šAdvise on internal legal matters, including internal corporate governance, employment and contractor issues, and personnel-related questions. šDraft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial and operational agreements, including vendor contracts, event-related agreements, NDAs, service agreements, and grant amendments. šSupport Devcon, Devconnect, and other EF events through contract review and risk assessment. šHandle intellectual property matters, including trademarks, copyright issues, licensing questions, and disclaimers. šAdvise on data protection and privacy issues, including personal data handling and cross-border considerations. šIdentify legal risks and provide clear, practical mitigation strategies aligned with EFās mission and values. šWork with and manage external counsel where specialised expertise is required. šImprove internal legal templates, playbooks, and workflows.
What You Bring
š5+ years of post-qualification legal experience, including training at a top-tier international law firm. šSolid experience in corporate and commercial law, with comfort handling employment, IP, and privacy interfaces. šQualification in one or more European jurisdictions; LL.M (US or UK) preferred but not required. šExperience advising in international or cross-border environments. šExcellent written and spoken English.
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