Senior Legal Counsel

About us

At Lightcurve, we’re on a mission to ignite financial freedom and ownership for the entire world. Each member of our team takes ownership and contributes a unique piece to this journey, while diving headfirst with us into the exciting world of Web3. Together, we’re crafting more than just meaningful products and services - it’s about creating a real-world impact that matters.

We want you to join us searching for greatness at the edge of what is technologically possible today and help us create a brighter tomorrow for our planet - with blockchain. Tired of the ordinary? Crave a challenge that sparks passion and purpose? We’d love to have you apply!

The role you’re applying for

To support our mission, we are looking for a senior level Legal Counsel with a strong background in commercial and employment law to assist in a myriad of legal issues. As a Senior Legal Counsel, you play a crucial role in supporting our company in compliance matters and provide first-in-class cross-functional legal advice and support.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide timely and practical legal advice to executives on company-wide legal matters, with a focus on commercial law implications.
• Lead the design and implementation of scalable processes and procedures to ensure company-wide compliance.
• Monitor new regulatory developments in various fields.
• Draft, revise, and negotiate a diverse range of agreements in the areas of employment law, commercial law, and compliance; and monitor contractual relationships
• Give strategic legal advice to the Management, Operations team and Tech teams on different legal matters.
• Lead legal aspects of company restructuring projects, collaborating closely with executive leadership and relevant stakeholders.
• Draft and review legal documents related to organizational changes, ensuring compliance with commercial law and employment regulations.

What we’re looking for

You are a proactive, collaborative, and curious team player with strong communication skills, eagerly embracing legal challenges in a dynamically changing environment. Taking ownership and mastering self-management are ingrained in your approach. Passionate about Web3 and legal matters, you never cease to learn, finding your greatest joy in an environment that fosters continuous growth and innovation.

We’d love to hear from you if you are:

• Fully qualified German lawyer (Volljurist - completed 1st and 2nd Staatsexamen)
• Fluent in English and German
• Previous experience and knowledge in commercial law (with experience in international domain)
• Previous experience and knowledge in employment law
• Proficient in drafting a broad range of various contracts
• Experienced in developing compliance processes and risk management
• Experienced in negotiating with stakeholders
• Proficient in Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence)

Extra credit

• Knowledge of IT and Data Protection
• Experience in software licensing

We got you covered

Join our team and pursue your passions on your own terms, while we provide you with L&D budgets, personal development plans and team retreats to fuel your blockchain curiosity.

Want to move closer to Lightcurve HQ and make Berlin your home? No problem!

We’ll help you get started with a relocation package, plus access to our office in vibrant Kreuzberg, public transport budget, German language classes, and gym memberships to stay fit and healthy.

Working remotely is more than just a benefit or a perk. We believe in the power of remote work to unleash creativity and passion.