Chainalysis Careers

Employment and Compliance Counsel

Massachusetts, United States · Remote (country restricted) · FullTime

USD 220,000–270,000/year

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  • EmployerChainalysis Careers
  • LocationMassachusetts, United States
  • Work styleRemote (country restricted)
  • Employment typeFullTime
  • Employer posted
  • Salary (as stated by the employer)USD 220,000 – 270,000 per year

The Legal team at Chainalysis advises both internal and external stakeholders on the forefront of cryptocurrency and blockchain data analytics in a constantly evolving landscape. Our job is to ensure the company continues its rapid growth by employing sound and risk-based judgment to support operations around the company and influence a groundbreaking industry as it matures and becomes more widely adopted.

As Employment and Compliance Counsel, you work within the Corporate Legal function to support our People team and other key stakeholders by advising the company on a broad array of global labor, employment, compliance, and other legal matters.

In this role, you’ll:

Provide advice on a broad spectrum of global employment law issues, including employee relations, performance management, disciplinary matters, grievances, equity, compensation, benefits, contingent workers, employee classification, and global mobility

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Prepare and negotiate various employment-related agreements, including employment agreements and severance agreements

Support and manage internal investigations into employee misconduct, violations of laws or policies, and employee disputes and litigation

Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of workplace and compliance policies, processes, and guidance

Develop company-wide training on various employment and compliance matters

Liaise with external counsel in the U.S. and other jurisdictions as required

Prioritize internal client satisfaction, while promoting scalable processes and procedures

Collaborate with other members of the Legal team and other teams with respect to the overall legal and compliance functions of the company, including ownership over employee compliance policies

Gain a solid understanding of Chainalysis’ risk appetite and provide commercially astute, risk-appropriate decisions

Develop a strong understanding of Chainalysis’ products, services and business model

We’re looking for candidates who have:

A Juris Doctorate and 4-6 years of experience from a top-tier law firm and company in the SaaS, data services or technology industries

Member of a U.S. state bar in good standing

Expertise in U.S. and global employment law matters and an experience advising companies in a pragmatic and commercial manner

Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, critical thinking skills, and judgment

Judgement to anticipate and mitigate risk, and to know when and how to escalate issues

Proven ability to own tasks and work independently, as well as collaborate with others across the company

An independent, patient, and thoughtful demeanor while being adept at managing shifting priorities in a demanding, fast-paced environment

Nice to have experience:

Experience advising executives at high-growth technology companies

Familiarity with or an interest in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry

AI at Chainalysis
AI is not a feature at Chainalysis - it is a new way of working. One that turns instructions into work done, and helps us move faster than the threats we're built to counter, and we expect our employees to take ownership of the output and ensure quality. As the world's most trusted blockchain analytics platform, Chainalysis sits at a rare intersection of proprietary data, regulatory relationships and crypto expertise that makes it uniquely placed to shape and lead the next era of AI-driven intelligence - and we expect everyone here, regardless of role, to be an active part of it.

AI fluency is tied directly to how we measure performance and how we plan to win. There is no substitute for your own curiosity. We provide the tools, workflows, and space to experiment - but the expectation is that you develop these capabilities yourself, bring ideas, and collaborate across teams to reinvent the way work gets done. We are not using AI to do less. We are using it to do what was never possible before.

About Chainalysis

Chainalysis is the blockchain data platform, making it easy to connect the movement of digital assets to real-world services. Powered by deep blockchain data and AI, organizations can investigate illicit activity, manage risk exposure, and develop innovative market solutions built on the industry's most trusted blockchain intelligence. Our mission is to build trust in blockchains, blending safety and security with an unwavering commitment to growth and innovation.

You belong here.

At Chainalysis, we believe that diversity of experience and thought makes us stronger. With both customers and employees around the world, we are committed to ensuring our team reflects the unique communities around us. We’re ensuring we keep learning by committing to continually revisit and reevaluate our diversity culture.

We encourage applicants across any race, ethnicity, gender/gender expression, age, spirituality, ability, experience and more. If you need any accommodations to make our interview process more accessible to you due to a disability, don't hesitate to let us know. You can learn more here. We can’t wait to meet you.

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  • Work styleRemote (country restricted)
  • Employment typeFullTime
  • Salary (as stated by the employer)USD 220,000–270,000 per year
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