Legal Associate

About Outlier Ventures

Outlier Ventures has been backing Web 3 founders for a decade and is the world’s leading Web 3 accelerator program. We were one of the first investors dedicated to investing in the emerging crypto ecosystem. Our portfolio includes notable projects across DeFi and blockchain infrastructure with a focus on emergent Open Metaverse use cases. 

Our Base Camp and Ascent programs are working with founders who are accelerating the Open Metaverse thesis by launching token networks. We provide a proven framework for growth while weaving together a global network of over 1,000 of the world’s leading Web 3 founders, protocols, and VCs to form an ecosystem of mentorship and investment.

About the role

• Looking for an associate level lawyer (3+ PQE*) to work as a fully engaged member of the firm’s Legal Team of three lawyers currently;

• Supporting the contract management process for the firm’s various accelerator programmes, partnerships and service providers;

• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts with providers and suppliers;

• Supporting the firm’s various accelerator programmes from a legal and regulatory perspective;

• Helping to prepare and maintain the firm’s internal contract template database;

• Conducting legal research and monitoring relevant legal and regulatory changes in the emerging crypto space;

• Ensuring relevant legal and regulatory developments are reflected in the firm’s practices and processes;

• Assisting with corporate and regulatory filings and applications (where relevant);

• Supporting internal corporate governance and compliance, including maintaining records of resolutions and decisions;

• Driving efficiency by improving existing and implementing new legal operations processes within the legal team;

• Providing comprehensive legal support to internal stakeholders across various departments, addressing their day-to-day queries and needs whilst ensuring alignment with company policies and objectives;

• Report to: Head of Legal.

*PQE level provided as a guide only

We are looking for someone who:

• has experience in corporate or commercial law preferably at a top law firm;
• high level of attention to detail and great project management skills;
• great contract drafting skills;
• clear communication skills;
• fast and independent learner;
• a true team player;
• prior knowledge of or strong interest in developing an expertise in blockchains and decentralised technology;
• prior knowledge of or strong interest in developing an expertise in legal and regulatory frameworks applicable to early stage investments and cryptocurrencies.

Package:

Package is subject to relevant experience. 

What we can offer you:

• Exposure to some of the most exciting businesses and founders in the web 3.0 and blockchain space.

• The ability to work with a broad variety of stakeholders around the world.

• Appropriate autonomy in your role and the opportunity to explore relevant areas of interest meeting the vision of the business.

• Private medical insurance.

• Discretionary bonus scheme.

• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays)

• Cycle to work scheme

• Opportunity to invest directly into token projects on the same terms as the Outlier Ventures partnership.

*availability subject to specific circumstances