What is the role of a Legal Counsel at Dragonfly?

The Legal Counsel position at Dragonfly is a Full-Time opportunity in the relevant field.

Where is this Legal Counsel job located?

New York, New York, United States

What industry does this Legal Counsel position belong to?

This role spans multiple industries.

What is the expected salary for this Legal Counsel job?

$250,000 – $300,000 Yearly Salary

How can I apply for the Legal Counsel position at Dragonfly?

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Legal Counsel at Dragonfly

About Dragonfly

Dragonfly is a global, crypto-native investment firm. We're a team of seasoned VCs and technologists investing in generational companies and protocols, with deep roots in New York, Silicon Valley, and Asia. Our team is both highly technical and has deep expertise in financial markets. We have published some of the most widely read research on stablecoins, market structure, decentralized finance, and protocol security. Our AUM is over $4B, and we're one of the fastest-growing firms in the crypto industry.

Overview

We are looking for a Counsel to join our legal team and serve as a key legal partner across Dragonfly's investment activities and fund operations. This is a unique opportunity for a talented attorney to step out of BigLaw and into a high-impact, in-house role at the intersection of venture capital and crypto. You will work directly with senior members of the legal, investment and operations teams on a wide range of legal matters, including structuring and executing venture and growth equity investments, advising portfolio companies, and supporting general corporate needs.

You'll have meaningful autonomy and ownership of your work from day one, with direct exposure to cutting-edge legal issues in the digital asset space.

Functional Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents for equity and token-based venture investments, including SAFEs, series seed to C rounds, growth equity and late-stage financings, token side letters and token warrants, and related agreements
Counseling investment team on legal and regulatory issues regarding investments
Draft and negotiate NDAs, MSAs, consulting agreements and other commercial contracts
Advise on structuring and execution of investments across a range of deal types, stages, and jurisdictions, including early-stage venture, growth equity, and late-stage transactions
Support the legal execution of growth equity and late-stage investments, including enhanced due diligence, deal structuring, and negotiation of definitive transaction agreements
Provide day-to-day legal support to the investment team on matters involving portfolio companies, co-investors, and counterparties
Assist with general corporate matters, including fund operations, entity management, governance, contract review, and regulatory analysis
Monitor and advise on developments in crypto-related regulation and legislation
Coordinate with external counsel as needed and manage outside legal engagements efficiently
Support fund formation, governance, and operations matters as they arise

Requirements

Ability to work autonomously and cross-functionally in a fast-paced, remote-first environment with flexible availability across time zones
Fast learner and resourceful problem-solver who thrives on finding creative solutions to novel legal questions
J.D. from an accredited / top law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
3–5 years of experience at a top-tier law firm, with a focus on venture capital, growth equity, emerging companies, startup financing, and/or general corporate transactional work
Experience advising VCs, growth equity funds, startups, or other participants in the venture ecosystem on financing rounds (including late-stage transactions) and corporate matters
Strong interest in or demonstrable passion for crypto, blockchain technology, crypto legal policy, and the broader digital asset ecosystem
Exceptional drafting, negotiation, communication, and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail

Preferred

Direct experience or knowledge of crypto-native regulatory and legislative matters
Exposure to fund formation, LP relations, or fund-level operational legal work
Experience working in-house at a crypto company, fund, or other blockchain-native organization

What We Offer

Significant room for growth and professional development within a lean, high-caliber team
Direct exposure to the most consequential deals and legal issues in crypto venture
The chance to help build the legal function at one of the most respected funds in the industry
A collaborative, intellectually rigorous culture that values independent thinking, debate, and conviction
Fully remote with the flexibility to work from anywhere, and we don't adjust pay for cost of living; we pay you for the value of the work you produce. We also have an office in NYC that you're welcome to use if you're in the area

Benefits

Highly competitive salary and carry (commensurate to experience)
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401k
Ability to personally invest in our venture and liquid funds without fees
Cell phone stipend
Laptop and equipment provided
Flexible PTO
Biannual in-person team meet-ups around the globe

Note: The general salary range for this role is $250-300k, although we will pay commensurate to experience.

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