Counsel, US

San Francisco — Legal

About the Company:

World is a network of real humans, built on privacy-preserving proof-of-human technology, and powered by a globally inclusive financial network that enables the free flow of digital assets for all. It is built to connect, empower, and be owned by everyone.

This opportunity would be with Tools for Humanity.

Location: San Francisco

About the Team:

The Legal team is responsible for all of Worldcoin’s legal affairs globally.  We partner cross-company to help advance the blockchain project, improve our products (hardware device, wallet app, and Proof of Personhood), and ensure regulatory compliance in areas such as securities, AML/CFT, consumer protection, litigation, trade, IP, and labor, among others. 

About the Opportunity:

This is a unique role offering the opportunity to help shape the on-the-ground expansion strategy in the US Region. You will help the project grow responsibly by analyzing local regulations, risks and requirements associated with entering new jurisdictions in the US region and monitoring changes in the law to ensure ongoing compliance in those places. The role pulls together input on a range of local legal considerations, including regulatory, commercial, product, data protection & privacy, litigation, labor & employment. The Counsel will partner most closely with our expansion and market operations teams. In this role, you will:

  • Secure and relay advice on threshold risks and requirements for entering new markets, in matters such as financial regulations, data protection, labor & employment, commercial, consumer protection, etc.

  • Manage local counsel in several jurisdictions to secure clear, actionable input in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

  • Build relationships with key stakeholders who may need to be involved in preparing to rollout in new geographies (product, economics, logistics, communications, government relations).

  • Collaborate with legal counterparts focused on product, compliance, corporate, finreg, to ensure necessary local licenses, permits and registrations are obtained prior to entering new jurisdictions and jurisdiction-specific product initiatives are vetted.

  • Partner with Trust & Safety colleagues to ensure growth in new markets is successful and sustainable. 

  • Help ensure we deliver consistent, accurate messaging and materials to key stakeholders, authorities, and to the public

About You:

  • 7+ years of post-law school experience working as an attorney, with solid BigLaw experience or fast-paced startups.

  • Hands-on and creative problem-solver, who understands on-the-ground complexities and is passionate about building scalable ways to account for them.

  • Must have excellent academic credentials and be a qualified lawyer in good standing with eligibility to practice in your jurisdiction.

  • Previous experience supporting multi-jurisdictional legal challenges.

  • Experience in providing legal support for international growth plans, including assessing regulatory and legal requirements

  • Excellent written communicator, able to present complex legal issues clearly and concisely, whether extemporaneously on Slack, in emails, or in memoranda and other more formal documents.

  • Preferably a demonstrated interest in blockchain technology, Web3, cryptocurrency, and digital assets.

  • You are based in San Francisco or are willing to relocate.

  • Positive collaborative attitude, comfort with change and a fast pace, high level of integrity, and intellectual curiosity.

What we offer:

  • An open and collaborative office space in SF 

  • Unlimited PTO  

  • Monthly Phone Reimbursement or a company device

  • Top-tier medical, dental, vision insurance

  • 401k + employer match program 

By submitting your application, you consent to the processing and internal sharing of your CV within the company, in compliance with the GDPR.

Pay transparency statement (for CA and NY based roles):

The reasonably estimated salary for this role at TFH ranges from $190k - $225k plus a competitive long term incentive package. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition,  TFH offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, vision, 401(k) plan and match, life insurance, flexible time off, commuter benefits, professional development stipend and much more!

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Worldcoin is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Worldcoin is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

Worldcoin is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.