Legal Intern
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Francisco • California • United States
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Tech Stack
About the role
- Conduct thorough legal research on corporate and commercial topics, including contract law, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance related to blockchain and Web3 technologies.
- Assist in drafting and reviewing legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and internal policies. Prepare concise, well-organized legal memos and reports.
- Support the team in monitoring and analyzing regulatory developments in blockchain and cryptocurrency.
- Assist with the review and organization of corporate governance matters.
- Partner with teams across the company (including product, engineering, and business development) to provide legal insights and support.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a JD program at an accredited law school.
- Strong legal research and writing skills, with the ability to communicate findings clearly.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks with minimal oversight.
- Interest in blockchain, crypto, and Web3 concepts (or prior exposure through coursework, internships, or personal learning).
Benefits
- Gain hands-on experience supporting corporate and commercial legal work at a high-growth company.
- Work cross-functionally with teams building at the frontier of crypto, AI, and finance.
- Learn by doing—own real deliverables that directly support business execution.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
legal researchcontract lawintellectual propertyregulatory compliancedrafting legal documentsreviewing legal documentswriting legal memosanalyzing regulatory developmentscorporate governance
Soft Skills
strong writing skillscommunication skillsdetail-orientedproactiveeager to learnability to work independentlytask management
Certifications
JD program