Counsel

As a Counsel at Airtm, you will be involved in a wide range of tasks that are pivotal to our operations. Your role will include drafting and negotiating contracts with vendors and partners, maintaining user terms, reviewing marketing initiatives for compliance, supporting product design from a legal standpoint, and assisting with regulatory research in the digital assets sector. You'll also be involved in corporate governance matters and strategic regulatory projects.

To qualify for the Counsel position at Airtm, candidates should have 2-5 years of experience as a qualified lawyer, ideally within a tech or fintech firm, or a leading law firm. Fluent English and strong drafting skills are essential, while proficiency in additional languages, especially Spanish, is highly preferred. Candidates should also exhibit strong organizational capabilities and have a keen interest in emerging technologies and crypto.

The Counsel position at Airtm is fully remote, targeting candidates based in EMEA or South Asia. This offers flexibility and the opportunity to work from anywhere while being an integral part of our dynamic legal team that spans different regions.

Airtm fosters a supportive and mentorship-oriented environment where a Counsel can thrive. Our legal team is diverse and friendly, helping you adapt to the challenges of the role while offering ample opportunities to learn and grow from experienced professionals. Expect a culture that values input and encourages innovative thinking.

At Airtm, we believe in rewarding our employees well. For the Counsel position, we offer a competitive salary, fully remote working arrangements with an office equipment allowance, and unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO). You will also have the opportunity to engage with leadership from day one and take on as much responsibility as you are willing to handle.

In answering this question, focus on specific examples from your past roles where you negotiated contracts. Discuss the types of contracts you've handled, whether they were with vendors, partners, or in a compliance context. Highlight your approach to ensuring favorable terms while balancing risk and compliance.

Share your methods for staying informed about legal changes such as subscribing to relevant legal journals, participating in industry webinars, and being active in professional legal networks. Mention any particular regulatory frameworks you closely monitor that impact digital assets or technology law.

Provide a narrative of a specific compliance challenge you encountered, detailing how you identified the issue, the steps you took to resolve it, and the outcome. Highlight the importance of compliance in protecting a company’s reputation and the measures you implemented to prevent future issues.

Discuss qualities such as strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently. Emphasize the importance of being detail-oriented and possessing a deep understanding of the industries you serve, particularly in emerging sectors like digital assets.

Explain your approach, detailing how to recognize the breach, assess its implications, and communicate with stakeholders to rectify the situation. Describe steps taken to ensure compliance while maintaining project momentum and protecting the company’s interests.

Give a real-life example where you've had to manage competing legal projects. Discuss the criteria you used for prioritization, your strategies for time management, and how you kept all parties updated on each project's status.

Share your passion for technology and innovation that drives the digital assets field. You can reference specific trends, regulatory challenges, or personal experiences that illustrate your motivation to work within this fast-evolving area.

Discuss your perspective on the importance of collaboration in legal settings. Provide examples of how you’ve worked with diverse teams, supported other team members, and contributed to a positive work environment while achieving common goals.

Describe your process for evaluating potential legal risks in product design, including compliance with existing laws and regulations and consulting with relevant stakeholders to maintain a balance between innovation and legal safety.

Convey your alignment with Airtm’s mission to create economic opportunities in developing nations. Discuss what excites you about their business model and how your expertise can contribute to their goals, emphasizing your enthusiasm for being part of a transformative company.