Associate General Counsel

Job description

Headquartered in New York City, Republic is a global financial firm operating a full-stack private investment platform for regulated digital assets, covering primary issuance through secondary trading. Republic’s full-stack spans private market investing for both retail and institutional investors, wallet infrastructure, enterprise digital advisory, asset management and more. With a deep track record of legal and technical innovation, Republic is known for opening retail access to new asset classes across venture, film, sports, private equity and now pre-IPO opportunities.

Backed by Valor Equity Partners, Galaxy Interactive, HOF Capital, AngelList and other leading institutions, Republic boasts a global portfolio of over 2,000 companies and a community of nearly three million members in over 150 countries. More than $3 billion has been deployed through investment platforms, funds, and firms within the Republic family of companies with operations established in the US, the UK, EU, the UAE and South Korea.

Job Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret a wide variety of commercial agreements.
• Partner with the US global marketplace’s business team to advise them on rules and regulations associated with offerings conducted through our funding portal and broker-dealer.
• Managing legal and regulatory risks in a thoughtful and commercially practicable manner.
• Own and drive legal structuring of novel tokenized investment products.
• Prepare and review materials for compliance with various SEC/FINRA rules and complete certain regulatory filings through the SEC’s EDGAR system.
• Closely support internal crypto-oriented teams by providing day-to-day legal and business support, analyzing emerging blockchain issues, and proposing unique product strategies.

• Lead and manage transactional work, including corporate fundraising, fund management and M&A

   

Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years of related law firm and/or in-house experience at a financial services or crypto company, or a regulator (FINRA/SEC/CFTC).
• Strong understanding of securities laws and regulations with a familiarity with, and interest in, crypto law.
• BA/BS degree; JD degree; NYS Bar Admission.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with superb judgment.
• Adaptability and a willingness to work on a broad range of matters and take on projects outside of core areas.
• Live in, or ability to commute to, office located in NYC 4 days a week.
• Critical: Self-starter, hungry, ambitious, and pragmatic.

Why Join Republic?

At Republic, you’ll join a dynamic, forward-thinking team revolutionizing the future of finance. We’re not just a workplace - we’re a community of visionaries passionate about creating opportunities and breaking barriers in the investment world. Here’s why Republic stands out as the ideal place to grow your career:

• Competitive Benefits Package: We provide comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits to enhance your health and work-life balance.
• Wellness Perks: Enjoy wellness programs that include gym memberships, mental health resources, and personalized support to help you thrive both in and out of the workplace.
• Flexible PTO: We support your work-life balance with a flexible PTO policy tailored to your needs.

Join Republic to be part of a culture that celebrates creativity, collaboration, and impact. Here, your contributions will shape the future of private

Equal Opportunity Statement

Republic is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.

Compensation

Base salary: $180,000-200,000 annually. Eligible for discretionary bonus and equity grants, based on skills, experience, and location.