Employment and Compliance Counsel

The Legal team at Chainalysis advises both internal and external stakeholders on the forefront of cryptocurrency and blockchain data analytics in a constantly evolving landscape.  Our job is to ensure the company continues its rapid growth by employing sound and risk-based judgment to support operations around the company and influence a groundbreaking industry as it matures and becomes more widely adopted. 

As Employment and Compliance Counsel, you work within the Corporate Legal function to support our People team and other key stakeholders by advising the company on a broad array of global labor, employment, compliance, and other legal matters.

In this role, you’ll:

• Provide advice on a broad spectrum of global employment law issues, including employee relations, performance management, disciplinary matters, grievances, equity, compensation, benefits, contingent workers, employee classification, and global mobility

• Prepare and negotiate various employment-related agreements, including employment agreements and severance agreements

• Support and manage internal investigations into employee misconduct, violations of laws or policies, and employee disputes and litigation

• Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of workplace and compliance policies, processes, and guidance

• Develop company-wide training on various employment and compliance matters

• Liaise with external counsel in the U.S. and other jurisdictions as required

• Prioritize internal client satisfaction, while promoting scalable processes and procedures

• Collaborate with other members of the Legal team and other teams with respect to the overall legal and compliance functions of the company

• Gain a solid understanding of Chainalysis’ risk appetite and provide commercially astute, risk-appropriate decisions

• Develop a strong understanding of Chainalysis’ products, services and business model

We’re looking for candidates who have:

• A Juris Doctorate and 4-6 years of experience from a top-tier law firm or company in the SaaS, data services or technology industries 

• Member of a U.S. state bar in good standing

• Expertise in U.S. and global employment law matters and an experience advising companies in a pragmatic and commercial manner

• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, critical thinking skills, and judgment 

• Judgement to anticipate and mitigate risk, and to know when and how to escalate issues

• Proven ability to own tasks and work independently, as well as collaborate with others across the company

• An independent, patient, and thoughtful demeanor while being adept at managing shifting priorities in a demanding, fast-paced environment

Nice to have experience:

• Experience advising executives at high-growth technology companies

• Familiarity with or an interest in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry

This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship.

About Chainalysis

Blockchain technology is powering a growing wave of innovation. Businesses and governments around the world are using blockchains to make banking more efficient, connect with their customers, and investigate criminal cases. As adoption of blockchain technology grows, more and more organizations seek access to all this ecosystem has to offer. That’s where Chainalysis comes in. We provide complete knowledge of what’s happening on blockchains through our data, services, and solutions. With Chainalysis, organizations can navigate blockchains safely and with confidence.

You belong here. 

At Chainalysis, we believe that diversity of experience and thought makes us stronger. With both customers and employees around the world, we are committed to ensuring our team reflects the unique communities around us. Some of the ways we’re ensuring we keep learning are an internal Diversity Committee, Days of Reflection throughout the year including International Women’s Day, Harvey Milk Day, World Humanitarian Day, and UN International Migrants Day, and a commitment to continue revisiting and reevaluating our diversity culture. 

We encourage applicants across any race, ethnicity, gender/gender expression, age, spirituality, ability, experience and more. If you need any accommodations to make our interview process more accessible to you due to a disability, don't hesitate to let us know. You can learn more here. We can’t wait to meet you.