Senior Attorney, Contracts

Company Overview:
Dialectic Alpha Machine AG ("Dialectic"), a crypto-native organization of builders and capital advisors, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Attorney with extensive experience in corporate law and complex contracts to join our legal team. This role offers an opportunity to be part of a dynamic, rapidly expanding team at the forefront of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced senior attorney to serve as our internal expert in corporate law and contracts. The ideal candidate will possess a profound understanding of the unique legal complexities of the cryptocurrency and Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ecosystems, coupled with a robust background in sophisticated contract drafting and corporate legal affairs. This role requires a legal professional with a demonstrated track record who can independently navigate and execute complex agreements within the digital asset space, advise on corporate actions, and contribute significantly to Dialectic's growth.

Furthermore, the candidate should have an entrepreneurial spirit, the ability to work autonomously, and a willingness to take responsibility for achieving the desired results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of highly complex legal agreements and corporate documentation.
• Advise on and independently execute corporate actions, including capital increases, share issuances, equity grants, share transfers, and other equity-related matters for various entities within the Dialectic group.
• Provide strategic legal counsel on corporate governance, internal structuring, and general corporate law matters for both traditional and crypto-related entities.
• Ensure all corporate activities adhere to relevant regulations and best practices.
• Collaborate with internal teams (including product, finance, and operations) and external stakeholders to structure and manage complex transactions, particularly those involving digital assets and novel blockchain applications.
• Stay current on legal developments in the crypto/blockchain/DeFi sector, including emerging legal frameworks, industry standards, and best practices related to contract drafting and corporate structuring.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of internal legal templates and processes to enhance efficiency and consistency in contract and corporate matters.

Key Requirements:

• Law degree (Master of Law) and admission to practice in a relevant jurisdiction.
• 7+ years of experience in corporate law, with a strong focus on complex contracts, capital markets, and equity-related matters, gained from a top-tier law firm or prominent in-house legal department.
• Extensive, proven experience and deep understanding of the crypto industry, blockchain technology, and Decentralized Finance (DeFi), including a strong grasp of technical concepts and their legal implications.
• Demonstrated expertise in drafting, negotiating, and executing highly complex and bespoke contracts specifically within the digital asset environment.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Integrity, humility, intellectual curiosity, honesty, and direct communication. We are a team of open-minded intellectuals who employ a dialectical approach to ascertain the truth.
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for achieving desired results while also contributing to the success of projects shared by the wider team.

Nice-to-haves:

• Prior in-house or law firm experience advising crypto-native companies or projects.
• Familiarity with international and cross-border complex corporate transactions in the digital asset space.
• Experience with tokenomics models, DAO legal structures, or other novel legal constructs emerging from the crypto space.

Benefits:

• Dynamic and collegiality in a small team working in fields that are shaping the future of our society.
• As a modern employer, we offer you contemporary working conditions, ample space to develop yourself alongside the company, and exciting and challenging projects.
• Competitive compensation, bonus and participation opportunities.
• Exposure to extremely talented people and very interesting clients who have unique investment profiles.
• Supportive work and team atmosphere with flat hierarchies and a strong entrepreneurial spirit.
• Dialectic is an equal opportunity employer with a highly diverse workforce.