Director, Legal (Crypto)

Description

Echo Base is seeking a Director, Legal to join our growing team. This role is ideal for a high-performing attorney with 7–12 years of experience in corporate transactional work, including M&A, financings, and commercial contract law. We are looking for a self-starter with Big Law training or comparable experience, who thrives in fast-paced environments, works independently, and can manage end-to-end legal processes with minimal oversight.

This is a unique opportunity to combine top-tier corporate legal expertise with a strong interest in the crypto and digital assets sector. The ideal candidate is a business-minded problem solver who is comfortable negotiating, structuring, and reviewing complex commercial agreements while providing practical legal advice across the company’s operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as legal counsel for Echo Base’s corporate and transactional matters.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial contracts, vendor agreements, partnership deals, and NDAs.
• Support M&A transactions, venture financing, and other strategic deals, including due diligence and closing processes.
• Advise senior management on corporate structure, risk mitigation, and strategic initiatives.
• Partner with internal teams to create templates, playbooks, and scalable processes to streamline legal workflows.
• Handle general corporate legal matters typical for a growth-stage company, including employment and operational contracts.
• Lead processes end-to-end with minimal supervision, acting as a trusted advisor to the executive team.

Qualifications & Experience

• 7–12 years of legal experience, with a strong background in transactional and contract law.
• Experience in M&A and/or financing transactions (preferred but not required).
• Big Law training or experience at a top-tier firm strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to handle complex commercial agreements and corporate matters independently.
• Strong interest in crypto, blockchain, and digital assets (prior experience in this area is a plus).
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Business-oriented mindset with the ability to balance legal risk with strategic objectives.
• JD from a top law school and active bar membership in good standing.