Product Counsel, Nifty Gateway - job 1 of 2

Empower the Individual Through Crypto

Gemini is a crypto exchange and custodian that allows customers to buy, sell, store, and earn more than 30 cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, bitcoin cash, ether, litecoin, and Zcash. Gemini is a New York trust company that is subject to the capital reserve requirements, cybersecurity requirements, and banking compliance standards set forth by the New York State Department of Financial Services and the New York Banking Law. Gemini was founded in 2014 by twin brothers Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss to empower the individual through crypto.

Crypto is about giving you greater choice, independence, and opportunity. We are here to help you on your journey. We build crypto products that are simple, elegant, and secure. Whether you are an individual or an institution, we want to help you buy, sell, and store your bitcoin and cryptocurrency. Crypto is not just a technology, it's a movement.

At Gemini, our mission is to empower the individual and that includes giving our employees flexibility of choice — our Office Optional Policy allows employees to choose to work from one of our physical locations or from home.

Select roles that are location-specific will still be eligible for flexible schedules.

About Nifty Gateway

Nifty Gateway is the premiere, all-in-one platform that makes it easy to buy, sell, and store digital art and collectibles, otherwise known as Nifties (or NFTs). Nifty Gateway was founded by Duncan and Griffin Cock Foster in 2018, and acquired by Gemini in 2019, with the belief that crypto networks and the blockchain have the power to fundamentally change the art world by creating greater choice, independence, and opportunity for artists, creators, and collectors.

Location: NYC HQ plus remote

The Department: Legal

The Legal department at Gemini is making history every day, as we creatively apply the legacy of law to the future of digital assets. On this team, you will tackle complex and unprecedented applications of the current legal system to the revolutionary industry of non-fungible tokens and blockchain technology. At Gemini, Legal plays a critical role in guiding innovation and driving value for the business, while upholding our core tenets of security, compliance, and trust for our customers. Join us and help define the Legal Department of the Future.

The Role: Product Counsel, Nifty Gateway

As Product Counsel, Nifty Gateway at Gemini, you are the ultimate generalist and will serve as the primary contact across all aspects of the Legal function for Nifty Gateway. You will be responsible for commercial contracts across the business and will also advise Nifty Gateway leadership on general legal and compliance issues facing a disruptive emerging technology. Leveraging both breadth and depth of prior experience as in-house counsel, you will help Nifty Gateway build out a nimble and scalable program during a period of high growth. You will partner with Legal colleagues, as well as cross-functionally with the Business Development, Marketing, People, Product, Security, and Technology teams, both in the United States and around the world.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and evaluate business, regulatory, and legal risks and partner with business teams to find creative solutions to mitigate those risks.
• Draft and negotiate a wide variety of agreements, including strategic partnerships. 
• Establish organization-wide, scalable processes for contracting, including the creation of template agreements. 
• Manage disputes involving Nifty Gateway. 
• Advise Nifty Gateway on intellectual property strategy and related licensing terms.
• Manage projects effectively and collaboratively.
• Build positive and influential relationships with Nifty Gateway leadership and cross-functional teams, evangelizing the Legal team’s expertise and services across the company.
• Collaborate with and support the Chief Legal Officer and the rest of the Legal team to evaluate and communicate legal risks to internal stakeholders and external parties.

Minimum Qualifications:

• JD degree
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant legal experience, must include significant time with a technology company 
• Experience collaborating with a product manager / department on all legal topics pertaining to that product
• Proven ability to proactively, efficiently, and accurately assess legal business risks in a fast-paced environment
• Fluency in English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of and interest in disruptive technology; prior experience working in high-growth tech companies a plus
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements 
• Familiarity with creative, risk-principled lawyering in financial technology or other regulated industries
• Track record of innovative problem-solving, excellent written and oral communication skills, and creation of strong and trusted cross-functional relationships

It Pays to Work Here

We take a holistic approach to compensation at Gemini, which includes:

• Competitive base salaries across all departments
• Ownership in the company via profit sharing units
• Amazing benefits, 401k match contribution, unlimited paid vacation and flexible hours
• Snacks, Perks, Wellness Outings & Events

Gemini is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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