hyphenconnect

Head of Legal

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At a Glance

Location
Korea
Experience
10+ years
Posted
2026-03-24T01:34:33-04:00

Key Requirements

Domain Knowledge

  • Legal
  • Regulatory

Requirements

You have extensive experience in high-level investment management and understand how to bridge the gap between "Code is Law" and traditional legal frameworks.

You don't just understand law; you understand smart contracts, liquidity pools, and the unique legal challenges of non-custodial investment strategies.

You are adept at managing a network of international law firms to ensure seamless operations across different regulatory regimes.

Investment Management

(Hedge Funds, PE, or VC).

within the crypto/Web3 sector.

Responsibilities

Lead the legal design and maintenance of investment vehicles across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring they are optimized for crypto-native institutional and retail participation.

Develop and oversee a robust compliance framework that addresses AML/KYC requirements, securities laws, and evolving regulatory mandates in key global markets.

Manage the legal lifecycle of deal flows, from reviewing SAFEs/SAFTs and token purchase agreements to overseeing complex DeFi-native investment strategies.

Act as the primary point of contact for regulators and external counsel, staying ahead of legislative changes that impact DeFi and digital asset management.

Establish internal legal protocols for treasury management, employee incentive schemes (token options), and corporate governance.