Senior Legal Counsel

BitDeer

BitDeer

Legal
Austin, TX, USA
Posted on Tuesday, March 12, 2024

About Bitdeer:

Bitdeer Technologies Group (Nasdaq: BTDR) is a leader in the blockchain and high-performance computing industry. It is one of the world’s largest holders of proprietary hash rate and suppliers of hash rate. Bitdeer is committed to providing comprehensive computing solutions for its customers.

The company was founded by Jihan Wu, an early advocate and pioneer in cryptocurrency who cofounded multiple leading companies serving the blockchain economy. Mr. Wu leads the company as Founder, Chairman, and CEO. Linghui Kong serves as Bitdeer’s CBO and provides leadership through deep industry knowledge and technology expertise.

Headquartered in Singapore, Bitdeer has deployed mining datacenters in the United States, Norway, and Bhutan. It offers specialized mining infrastructure, high-quality hash rate sharing products, and reliable hosting services to global users. The company also offers advanced cloud capabilities for customers with high demands for artificial intelligence.

Dedication, authenticity, and trustworthiness are foundational to our mission of becoming the world’s most reliable provider of full-spectrum blockchain and high-performance computing solutions. We welcome global talent to join us in shaping the future.

We are seeking an entrepreneurial legal counsel to join our legal team in the US. You will provide legal guidance and solutions, through research, contract negotiation, litigation, policy, creation, and employee training to help address various strategic matters with legal implications.

Location:

The role is open to other cities and states, including: San Francisco, California, Texas, Washington, New York, and so on.

What you will be responsible for:

  • Act as a trusted advisor to the business by engaging closely with the legal team and business leaders to provide practical legal advice and support on a variety of legal topics relating to our business and product offerings.
  • Manage and support legal disputes and litigation, including supplier and customer disputes.
  • Draft, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of contracts including supply agreements, real estate agreements, MOUs, NDAs, licensing agreements, master service agreements, SaaS, IT agreements.
  • Provide legal support on project financing transactions, including support on deal structure, due diligence, drafting and negotiating agreements, and managing deal process and execution.
  • Support on corporate governance matters in North America, including drafting board resolutions, operating agreements, articles of association and advising on board appointments, corporate entity restructuring activity and corporate governance best practices.
  • Support the continuous improvement of the legal team’s processes, including development of and updates to standard form agreements and templates, to facilitate business growth and expansion.

How you will stand out:

  • Juris Doctor or equivalent degree and licensed to practice in at least one state in the U.S.A.
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in an in-house legal department and/or law firm.
  • Strong experience in dispute resolution through the mediums of litigation, arbitration and mediation.
  • Broad legal knowledge and experience is a plus (corporate law, contracts, corporate governance, etc.)
  • Comfortable working independently and globally, handling ambiguity, prioritizing multiple projects, and meeting goals and deadlines in a face-paced environment.
  • Ability to tackle complex matters with a solutions-oriented mindset.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, writing, and communication skills.
  • Ability to exercise discretion and judgment with the handling of highly sensitive and confidential information.

What you will experience working with us:

  • Fast-growing digital assets service provider company, a chance to work with a supreme network of investors, pioneers and enthusiast with vast knowledge and experience in the new industry.
  • Ability to contribute directly and make an impact to the future of digital asset industry.
  • Be involved in new projects, developing processes/systems from scratch.
  • Personal accountability, autonomy, fast growth and ample learning opportunities.
  • An inclusive and respectable working environment with open workspaces, flat structure, fun culture and exciting start-up spirit.
  • We value authenticity and diversity of thoughts and background.

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Bitdeer is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in accordance with country, state, and local laws. Bitdeer does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on conditions such as race, colour, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital and/or parental status, religion, political opinion, nationality, ethnic background or social origin, social status, disability, age, indigenous status, and union.

Range: $5000-50000 per month

Bitdeer takes into consideration a combination of a candidate’s education, training, and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required for the role, and other external and internal data when establishing a salary level.