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General Counsel

Plume Network
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2025

About Plume

Plume is the first fully-integrated and modular blockchain optimized for real world assets (RWAs). We've built an EVM-compatible blockchain that's fast, efficient, and incredibly cheap, along with an end-to-end onboarding platform that lets asset issuers deploy their RWAs onchain. We're proud of our rapidly growing network, which includes :

  • 180 RWA companies building dapps and tokenizing assets on Plume's testnet, ranging from collectibles and real estate to equities and private credit
  • 50 technology partners working with Plume and offering special services to our ecosystem partners
  • Experienced team of 20 crypto, finance, and tech professionals from :

Crypto : Coinbase, dYdX, LayerZero, Binance, Galaxy Digital, Kraken

  • Finance / Tech : JP Morgan, Robinhood, Google, Coupa, Affirm
  • Backed by great investors and operators including :

    • Haun Ventures, Galaxy Digital, Superscrypt, SV Angel, A Capital, Portal Ventures, and more

    You are :

    A dynamic leader for our legal strategy and regulatory compliance, someone who can advise on a wide range of legal issues, in the changing landscape of cryptocurrency and decentralized finance (DeFi). You have a strong interest in bringing Real World Assets to Crypto with experience working closely with the SEC and securities law.

    Overall Responsibilities

  • Lead all legal aspects of the business, focusing on regulatory compliance with U.S. securities laws (especially SEC regulations) and international jurisdictions.
  • Advise executive leadership on legal and regulatory risks associated with blockchain and crypto projects, including real-world assets (RWAs) tokenization.
  • Collaborate with external product and engineering teams to ensure the legal robustness of the ecosystem's DeFi offerings.
  • Develop and maintain company policies for compliance with evolving regulations in the blockchain space.
  • Oversee external legal partnerships and manage litigation as necessary.

    • Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
  • 8 years of legal experience, with a strong focus on SEC regulations and securities law.
  • Deep understanding of U.S. financial regulations, especially as they pertain to crypto and blockchain.
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to the rapidly changing cryptocurrency landscape.
  • Experience in advising startups or tech companies is preferred.

    • What to expect from Plume

  • Salary ranges are competitive with top startups.
  • As an early employee, you will receive a competitive equity grant.
  • Fully remote with the option to come into the NYC office any time.
  • Full medical, dental, and vision benefits for US based employees.

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