TL;DR

Head of Legal & Public Affairs (DeFi): Building and leading a legal and public affairs organization for a DeFi protocol, with an accent on institutional readiness and navigating complex regulatory environments. Focus on empowering existing teams, strengthening credibility with institutional partners and regulators, and enabling faster, risk-weighted decisions.

Location: NYC (Hybrid) or Remote (must be within -5h GMT to +2h GMT) with a strong focus on US institutional readiness and partnerships.

Company

%hirify_global% is a leading Decentralized Finance (DeFi) protocol building an open lending network with over $10 billion in deposits and backed by world-class investors.

What you will do

Design and scale the Legal & Public Affairs organization, implementing AI/automation.
Own and evolve Legal and Public Affairs roadmaps in line with business priorities.
Lead negotiations for complex US Institutional/TradFi partnerships and build scaling frameworks.
Convert ambiguous regulatory and legal topics into clear, actionable paths.
Act as a senior external representative with partners, policymakers, and regulators.

Requirements

15+ years of legal and public affairs experience, including significant in-house leadership in high-growth tech or fintech.
Significant Web3/Crypto Expertise: exposure to digital assets, DeFi, trading/lending, and the product/regulatory interface.
Proven institutional negotiation track record, especially US institutional-facing work, and operating effectively in the US context.
Experience owning both Legal and Public Affairs strategy simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to design, hire, and manage high-performing teams through rapid growth phases.
Location: Must be based in NYC or be able to work remotely within -5h GMT to +2h GMT.

Culture & Benefits

Competitive salary and equity packages.
Real flexible working arrangements.
Regular team offsites and time together in Paris.
Comprehensive health coverage tailored to your location.
Dedicated support and budget for ongoing professional development.
Opportunity to shape the legal and regulatory framework of a generational shift in finance.