General Counsel & Head of Legal (Blockchain, Digital Assets, Payments & Financial Infrastructure)

About the role

This is a part-time equity / token-based cofounder opportunity. You will receive equity in Launch Legends and Autheo, along with token allocations in the Autheo blockchain. We have already completed an initial financing round to support infrastructure and marketing, and are currently in discussions with VCs and crypto investors to fund expansion and salaries. Salaried compensation is expected to begin within 3 to 5 months, following our node, token sales or funding.

Key Focus Areas

• Composable Internet Infrastructure
• Web2–Web3–AI Integration
• Decentralized Compute & DePIN
• Identity & Financial Infrastructure
• Developer Ecosystems & SDKs
• Enterprise & Institutional Infrastructure
• AI Coordination & Operational Systems
• Post-Quantum & Security-Oriented Architecture

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with active bar membership in at least one US jurisdiction (additional international qualifications or bar admissions a plus).
• 8+ years of progressive legal experience, with significant focus (4+ years) on cryptocurrency, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 technologies, and/or fintech, payments, digital assets, or financial services law.
• Proven track record advising on token launches, securities law compliance (Howey test, Reg D, Reg A+, etc.), digital asset regulations, payments compliance, and/or supporting bank charter, trust company, or similar regulated financial applications.
• Deep expertise in digital asset taxation, data privacy (GDPR/CCPA), payments systems, digital asset custody, AML/KYC frameworks, and IP law in emerging tech.

Soft Skills

• Strategic legal thinker who excels at balancing bold innovation with rigorous risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborative leader and excellent communicator capable of working seamlessly across technical, product, compliance, banking strategy, and executive teams.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and deep commitment to ethical practices in the rapidly evolving Web3 and regulated financial services spaces.