Description:

Merkle Standard, a large scale and rapidly growing bitcoin mining platform, is seeking to add a General Counsel to its team. Merkle is guided by its business philosophy; to accelerate sustainable digital asset mining through a vertically integrated platform. With 225 MW of capacity at its existing site, Merkle will be one of the largest bitcoin mining platforms in North America.

Role and Responsibilities:
This position will report to the CEO and oversee all legal and compliance aspects of the firm, including:

Familiarity with the evolving legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to digital assets, cryptocurrencies, blockchain products, including securities and commodities laws, state laws and regulations, and foreign laws.
Staying abreast of applicable laws, regulations, guidance, and best practices, and advising management and business units on strategic and day-to-day issues.
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements in a variety of commercial transactions and business deals, including joint ventures
Managing and refining the firm's compliance program.
Managing and refining the firm's third party risk management program.
General corporate matters and governance.
Advising on employment matters.
Provide effective and competent management of the work of outside counsel, including responsibility for budget issues on projects and matters in area(s) of responsibility.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

7+ years of relevant experience.
JD from a top tier law school and admitted to practice law in California.
Knowledge of securities laws and regulations.
Knowledge of blockchain/cryptocurrency.

Preferred Skills:

Previous senior-level experience in a similar company.
Experience in foreign jurisdictions.
Advanced compliance and/or financial services certifications (e.g., CAMS) preferred.

Benefits: