Associate General Counsel

Uniswap Labs is seeking an Associate General Counsel to manage the company's litigation and dispute resolution strategy. This role involves advising on legal risks, managing a complex litigation portfolio, and educating teams on legal risks within the rapidly evolving DeFi industry.

Overview

Department

Legal

Job type

Full time

Compensation

$270,811 - $300,901 per year

Location

New York, United States, North America

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Responsibilities

Oversee and manage all litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters globally

Collaborate with internal and external counsel on responses to subpoenas, investigations, and enforcement actions

Advise the company on legal risks and the development of case law affecting our industry

Lead cross-functional initiatives to embed legal risk awareness across the organization, influencing product, engineering and business teams to build with compliance in mind

Supervise the creation and completion of litigation documents, including pleadings, briefs, and presentations

Conduct and supervise internal investigations related to potential legal, regulatory, or policy matters; work cross-functionally with compliance, security, and HR teams

Engage and manage outside counsel to effectively and efficiently represent Uniswap Labs

Represent Uniswap Labs to public officials and regulators

Work collegially and supportively with other members of the legal team

Preferred Qualifications

8+ years of litigation experience, including meaningful courtroom experience, across multiple areas of law

Experience managing the lifecycle of, and successfully resolving, strategic litigation

Experience with financial regulatory laws and regulations and regulatory investigations

Experience interacting with or responding to inquiries from regulatory bodies relevant to the cryptocurrency and financial services industries

Ability to bring a strong point of view plus a flexible mindset to any problem in order to find the best path forward

Strong negotiation skills

Ability to manage outside counsel efficiently

Willing to tackle tasks large or small on a small team with a critical role

Organized and detailed oriented

Juris doctor from accredited law school required

Member of a US state bar in good standing

Additional Compensation Info

Full Time employees at Uniswap Labs are also eligible for other compensation elements, including equity, tokens, and benefits, dependent on the position type.

Employee Benefits

Company-paid medical, dental, & vision for you and your dependents

Gym subsidy

401(k) with 4% employer contribution

Annual $1,500 education stipend

Unlimited and encouraged time off

Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave

Home office setup stipend for remote employees

Daily lunches at NY headquarters (all benefits are subject to applicable taxes and based on eligibility).

Uniswap Labs' Commitment

Uniswap Labs is committed to diversity in our workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability (including gender dysphoria and similar gender-related conditions), sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation (including actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, and asexuality), veteran status, military status, domestic violence victim status, reproductive health decision making or any other protected category. In addition, Uniswap Labs participates in E-Verify. You can view the E-Verify poster here and the Right to Work poster here.