As the Crypto Legal Counsel at Kiln, you will be tasked with providing strategic and pragmatic legal advice to various teams on both new and existing products. This role involves ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements across APAC and Middle Eastern jurisdictions, drafting essential legal documentation, and developing scalable internal legal processes, all to support our innovative staking and DeFi offerings.

To be considered for the Crypto Legal Counsel position at Kiln, you should have a minimum of 5 years of legal experience with a notable focus on digital assets or fintech. Experience in blockchain technology, token-related matters, and familiarity with global regulatory frameworks impacting digital assets is essential. Ideally, having strong negotiation skills and previous experience working closely with product and engineering teams will enhance your application.

Kiln supports its Crypto Legal Counsel by providing a fast-paced and collaborative work environment that emphasizes technical excellence and innovation. You'll have access to a significant personal development budget for books and training, flexible work options, and the opportunity to contribute to global tech conferences, ensuring you remain at the forefront of the digital assets landscape.

At Kiln, the work environment for a Crypto Legal Counsel is dynamic and bureaucracy-free. You will be working alongside a passionate team of ecosystem enthusiasts, fostering creativity while focusing on securing and decentralizing the web. The culture prioritizes trust, transparency, and putting people first, making it a fulfilling place for professionals in the cryptocurrency industry.

The interview process for the Crypto Legal Counsel position at Kiln consists of several steps to ensure a great fit. It includes a recruiter interview, a take-home test, a technical interview, and a core values interview, concluding with a final interview with the founders. This comprehensive approach helps us identify the right candidate while making the interview experience valuable for you.

In your response, highlight specific experiences where you've navigated legal challenges in digital asset projects. Focus on relevant cases, illustrate your understanding of regulatory frameworks, and explain how your background will contribute to Kiln’s mission in the staking and DeFi space.

Discuss your methods for keeping abreast of developments in blockchain regulations, such as following relevant publications, attending industry events, or networking with other professionals. Show that you take a proactive approach to ensure compliance and risk mitigation in a fast-changing landscape.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to describe a specific scenario. Focus on how you analyzed the complexity of the situation, engaged with stakeholders, and crafted a legal strategy that supported the organization's objectives while minimizing risk.

Share your thoughts on establishing a robust framework that includes early legal input during the product development phases. Discuss the importance of collaborating with cross-functional teams to proactively assess risks before launch, ensuring that all stakeholders are aligned and informed.

Illustrate your prioritization process by discussing organizational skills, the use of tools such as legal matrices, and how you assess urgency relative to business needs. Highlight your ability to be adaptable, especially in a fast-paced environment like Kiln's.

Explain your experience in drafting various types of legal documents, including terms of use and privacy policies. Discuss why such documentation is critical for compliance, risk management, and fostering trust with users, particularly in the context of digital asset companies.

Provide an outline of the negotiation scenario, what challenges arose, the strategies you employed, and the outcomes. Emphasize your negotiation style and how you strive for solutions that benefit both parties while upholding legal standards.

Share your vision on the role of legal counsel as a facilitator and advisor, actively participating in the design, structuring, and risk assessment phases of DeFi products. Stress the importance of aligning legal considerations with business innovations to ensure strategic growth.

Talk about your experience in addressing uncertainty by leveraging your analytical skills, seeking expert opinions, and conducting thorough research. Emphasize the importance of staying adaptable and providing guidance that aligns with both legal and business objectives.

Articulate your passion for digital assets and the fintech sector, and express your admiration for Kiln's mission and impact in the industry. Highlight how your goals align with the company's values, and mention specific aspects of Kiln's offerings that excite you.