Senior Associate Lawyer

About WorkDAO

WorkDAO is the Web3-native employment, payroll, benefits and tax provider.

We bridge the gap between existing regulatory structures and the innovation of the Web3 ecosystem without diminishing either.

WorkDAO Services include:

• Crypto-native Employer of Record services,
• Token tax and payroll processing,
• HR business partnership services, and
• Intellectual property (IP) custodianship for DAOs.

We are building to advance the ecosystem. We deeply understand the needs of our customers. We focus on providing solutions to handle the hard, complex labor and tax responsibilities in every jurisdiction.

Our mission is to create the best working experience for contributors and unlock legal, compliant employment for the next million contributors in Web3.

To learn more check our website.

About this Role

We are looking for a Senior Associate Lawyer.

In this role, you will be initially reporting to the CEO and eventually General Counsel.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated organizational leadership capabilities, client-facing experience, a passion for driving business program impact through operational excellence and rigor, experience navigating complex global requirements and regulatory constraints, with a collaborative and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Mapping and understanding requirements to carry out the business with a focus on compliance, implementing risk mitigation solutions and legal strategies in markets around the world.
• Ensuring global and local compliance and reviewing employment documents required to be an employer in the assigned jurisdiction.
• Provide high-quality oral and written legal advice concerning employment law matters in a variety of jurisdictions.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and enforcement of company policies.
• Assist with and supervise employment-related disputes and litigation including as a liaison with outside counsel.
• Supporting other teams on legal and employment matters arising from customers’ requests.
• Handling negotiations and reviewing commercial agreements with clients.

Requirements

• 5+ years of work experience in legal topics including corporate governance, entity formation and tax, and labor and employment laws.
• A lawyer in good standing and qualified to practice law in your jurisdiction
• Great attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with ever-changing priorities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Enthusiasm to get involved in new areas of law/jurisdictions

Benefits and Compensation

• Remote anywhere in the world;
• Remote-first work culture;
• Flexible working hours;
• Ultra competitive salary ($150-230k USD);
• Apple laptop;
• Paid holidays.