Legal Operations VP/Associate

About Genesis

Genesis is a global leader in institutional digital asset markets. We provide a single point of access for digital asset trading, derivatives, borrowing, lending, custody and prime brokerage services.

Genesis facilitates billions in trades, loans and transactions on a monthly basis. We have a proven track record driving results for some of the largest digital asset-focused hedge funds, quant funds, family offices, VC’s, market makers and exchanges.

Join Our Team

Genesis is expanding to solve some of the toughest challenges in digital asset financial markets.

About this Role

Reporting to the Legal Chief of Staff, this role will need to be able to work in a fast-paced environment supporting various legal initiatives, as well as implementing new controls and processes, while interfacing with other departments on behalf of Legal in connection with various projects.

Responsibilities

• Drafting non-negotiated lending, borrow, NDAs and other agreements
• Assist with audits and tracking outcomes
• Collate materials in response to subpoenas
• Drive and ensure cross-functional alignment with all internal stakeholders (Business Development/ Sales, Product/ Engineering, Business Development/Sales, Compliance).
• Assist in implementing various tools to help with storage of agreements, data and drafting agreements
• Review Lending Term Sheets to ensure they are accurate
• Establish reports and metrics to track work and progress throughout the Legal department

Professional qualifications and Skills

• Understanding of basic contracts and recording related data
• Excellent writing and proof-reading skills
• Proficient in Excel
• Experience in technology and operations a plus
• Substantial experience documentation or legal type role within the financial space

Personal attributes

• Self-starter with proven ability to take ownership and drive initiatives through to completion
• Ability to build relationships and establish credibility and trust within the business and externally, ability to influence and persuade
• Highly organized and focused, with ability to handle multiple priorities
• Team-oriented with strong integrity and professionalism
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a wider collegiate team
• Ability to operate under pressure and manage across different lines of businesses

Benefits

• 100% Premium Coverage for Medical, Dental, & Vision for you and your dependents
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Tax-Free Transit benefits, & other supplemental benefits available
• Flexible time off
• Generous Parental Leave

Why Genesis

Genesis is dedicated to creating best-in-class infrastructure for institutional investors, developing advanced products that lower barriers, increase profitability and broaden access. Our team has decades of experience at top Wall Street investment banks and Silicon Valley technology firms, and includes leading experts in blockchain, distributed computing, cryptography and cybersecurity.

Digital Asset Ecosystem

Genesis operates at the heart of the digital asset ecosystem:

→ We are a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group (DCG), the largest investor in the bitcoin and blockchain space.

→ We have an unparalleled global network at the intersection of data, finance and technology.

Accelerating Momentum

Our addressable market is expanding rapidly as new institutional investors enter the space. Recent results include:

→ 300%+ Y/Y trading volume growth

→ 400%+ Y/Y loan origination growth

→ 300%+ Y/Y active loan growth

→ 150%+ Q/Q derivatives transaction growth

Diversity And Inclusion

Genesis invests in creating a welcoming environment where everyone can feel supported and connected at work.

→ We help employees develop a deep understanding of the problems we’re trying to solve.

→ We thrive on ideas driven by a broad range of perspectives.

→ We believe diverse teams lead to better products and bigger outcomes.

Genesis is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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