Legal Counsel

Remote
$1K - $2K Annual
Posted 6 months ago
Expires May 29, 2026

About Arbitrum OpCo

Arbitrum’s Operation Company (OpCo) is dedicated to supporting the growth and success of the Arbitrum ecosystem on behalf of the ArbitrumDAO. As a DAO-adjacent entity, OpCo provides the operational infrastructure necessary to empower contributors, coordinate strategic projects amongst Arbitrum Aligned Entities, and ensure the seamless execution of approved proposals. 

Our mission is to serve as the connective link between the DAO’s vision and real-world execution, maintaining transparency, agility and alignment with the Arbitrum communities. We offer logistical support across a decentralized network of builders, stakeholders, and community members. 

At OpCo, we value decentralization, high integrity, and collaboration. We are looking for committed individuals who are passionate about operational excellence for DAOs in Web3 and are eager to support the next wave of experimental governance. 

Role Overview

The Legal Counsel will be the primary legal resource within Arbitrum OpCo, ensuring that all treasury operations, contracts, and service provider engagements are legally sound, compliant, and aligned with DAO governance decisions.

This role is critical to building OpCo’s capacity as a trusted executor for the DAO, while maintaining high standards of transparency, accountability, and regulatory awareness.

Key Responsibilities

Contracts & Agreements
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with OpCo employees, DAO service providers, grant recipients, incentive partners, and investment counterparties
- Establish and maintain SLAs with protocol teams for treasury management and incentives partners
- Develop and maintain standardized contract templates and negotiation playbooks

Regulatory & Compliance
- Oversee all compliance matters related to OpCo operations, including treasury management, grants, and investments
- Monitor evolving legal and regulatory landscapes for DAOs, DeFi, and digital assets; provide risk assessments and mitigation...