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Aptos Labs

General Counsel

Aptos Labs

General Counsel establishing legal strategy for a blockchain technology startup, tackling complex regulations across multiple jurisdictions.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in legal strategy, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance, with a strong focus on M&A and commercial transactions. Proven ability to build and improve legal processes while advising senior executives on complex legal matters.

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Legal Strategy DevelopmentM&A Transaction ExperienceRegulatory Compliance CounselingCorporate Governance ManagementProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills
Legal StrategyRegulatory ComplianceCorporate GovernanceM&A TransactionsIntellectual Property ManagementCommercial TransactionsEntity StructuringProcess Improvement
Soft Skills
Proactive Business MindsetOrganizational SkillsTactical ExecutionStrategic Thinking
Certifications & Qualifications
Juris DoctorBachelor’s Degree
Industry Keywords
Financial ServicesCorporate GovernanceCompliance SolutionsLegal Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Establish and lead legal strategy across regulatory compliance, corporate governance, commercial transactions and intellectual property
  • Lead deal work like M&A and financing
  • Own intellectual property strategy and manage disputes
  • Structure and maintain corporate governance across entities
  • Build legal and compliance processes to scale with the company
  • Advise founders on entity structuring and compliance solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctor from top schools
  • 7+ years of experience counseling financial services companies
  • Counseling on general business, regulatory, corporate governance
  • Experience with strategic transactions and M&A
  • Proactive business mindset with organization and project management skills
  • Comfort in advising senior executives on nuanced matters
  • Ability to improve processes and build new systems from scratch
  • Comfortable toggling between strategic thinking and tactical execution.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive compensation
  • Equity
  • Generous benefits