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Hyphen Connect Limited

Head of Legal

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Lead global legal strategy for a crypto-native investment fund, designing fund structures, ensuring AML/KYC and securities compliance, managing deal documentation (SAFEs/SAFTs, token purchases), advising on DeFi-specific legal risks, coordinating with regulators and external counsel, and establishing legal protocols for treasury, token incentive schemes, and corporate governance.
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We are a crypto-native investment fund at the frontier of Decentralized Finance (DeFi). As we deploy capital into the most innovative protocols and infrastructure projects, we are seeking a Head of Legal to architect our global fund structures and navigate the rapidly evolving intersection of traditional finance and blockchain technology.

Your Core Responsibilities
  • Lead the legal design and maintenance of investment vehicles across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring they are optimized for crypto-native institutional and retail participation.

  • Develop and oversee a robust compliance framework that addresses AML/KYC requirements, securities laws, and evolving regulatory mandates in key global markets.

  • Manage the legal lifecycle of deal flows, from reviewing SAFEs/SAFTs and token purchase agreements to overseeing complex DeFi-native investment strategies.

  • Act as the primary point of contact for regulators and external counsel, staying ahead of legislative changes that impact DeFi and digital asset management.

  • Establish internal legal protocols for treasury management, employee incentive schemes (token options), and corporate governance.

Who You Are
  • You have extensive experience in high-level investment management and understand how to bridge the gap between "Code is Law" and traditional legal frameworks.

  • You don't just understand law; you understand smart contracts, liquidity pools, and the unique legal challenges of non-custodial investment strategies.

  • You are comfortable making high-stakes decisions in "grey" regulatory areas, providing clear, actionable advice rather than just listing risks.

  • You are adept at managing a network of international law firms to ensure seamless operations across different regulatory regimes.

Requirements
  • 10+ years of legal experience, with a significant portion spent in Investment Management (Hedge Funds, PE, or VC).

  • Proven track record in a Senior Legal role within the crypto/Web3 sector.

  • Deep knowledge of global securities laws and the regulatory landscape for DeFi.

  • Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree and active bar membership in good standing.

  • Experience with cross-border tax structuring and offshore fund jurisdictions (e.g., Cayman, BVI, Singapore, etc.).

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