Paralegal - Avalanche Foundation

Avalanche Foundation


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Remote
Contract type: Full time
Remote
The Avalanche Foundation is at the forefront of innovation in Web3, blockchain, and decentralized technologies. We're seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our legal team. This role will provide critical support to the Foundation and its affiliated entities across a wide range of legal and operational needs. Reporting to the General Counsel, you'll have the opportunity to work on complex and novel matters in the crypto ecosystem, including treasury management, contracts, compliance, and regulatory developments. This is a unique chance to contribute meaningfully in a lean, fast-paced, and highly collaborative environment.

Location: Europe

Key Responsibilities

Contract Support & Management

  • Assist with drafting, reviewing, and maintaining a wide range of agreements (e.g., vendor, services, grants, and partnership contracts).
  • Manage the contract lifecycle, including approvals, execution, and document retention.
  • Maintain and improve the centralized repositories for legal agreements, documentation, and templates.

Corporate Governance & Entity Support

  • Support governance and compliance requirements for the Foundation and its affiliated entities.
  • Assist with board and shareholder documentation, corporate filings, and record-keeping.
  • Coordinate with external counsel on entity management and compliance.

Compliance & Regulatory Support

  • Help track global regulatory developments impacting the Foundation's activities.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of compliance policies, training, and risk management processes.
  • Conduct basic research on legal and regulatory topics relevant to blockchain, digital assets, and treasury management.

Legal Operations & Administration

  • Organize, update, and maintain the legal team's knowledge base, including templates, playbooks, and internal guides.
  • Provide administrative support for legal projects, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables are tracked.
  • Assist with implementing legal technology tools to improve workflow and efficiency.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with internal stakeholders (finance, compliance, business development, operations) to support legal needs.

Qualifications

Professional Experience

  • 2–4+ years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in a law firm or in-house legal department.
  • Experience in crypto, Web3, fintech, or other highly regulated/technology-driven industries strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with working across multiple jurisdictions (a plus).

Skills & Competencies

  • Solid understanding of corporate governance, contract management, and compliance fundamentals.
  • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment.
  • Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to clearly summarize complex information.
  • Proficiency with productivity and collaboration tools (e.g., Google Workspace, Slack, Notion, LawVu).
  • Comfort with (or willingness to learn) legal tech solutions such as contract lifecycle management systems.
  • Intellectual curiosity and a proactive mindset—especially regarding blockchain and digital assets.

Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • Paralegal certification (ideal).
  • Additional legal, compliance, or crypto-related coursework/certifications a plus.

Why Join Avalanche Foundation?

  • Work Remotely: Flexibility to work remotely.
  • Impactful Role: Join a lean legal team and work on high-importance matters.
  • Global Reach: Support a decentralized organization driving innovation in blockchain and Web3.
  • Professional Growth: Gain exposure to cutting-edge legal issues at the intersection of law, finance, and technology.
  • Competitive Compensation: Including salary, strong benefits, and token-based compensation.

If you're passionate about law, excited by crypto and Web3, and eager to contribute in a hands-on way, we'd love to hear from you.



Apply now to become part of the Avalanche Foundation!

Salary Range: $90,000 to $115,000

(**This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, a final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.)

  • As requested by Avalanche on behalf of Avalanche Foundation

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