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Mid/Senior Counsel - Archcon - Part of the Sky Ecosystem.

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Experience in corporate and regulatory matters
  • Proven track record in DeFi and digital assets
  • Ability to manage multifaceted projects
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert counsel on complex multi-jurisdictional corporate and regulatory matters
  • Advise product teams on regulatory compliance matters concerning DeFi and AI
  • Conduct regulatory research and advise on implications for business lines
  • Structure Archon Financial’s business and relationships with partners

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Other skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Teamwork
  • Communication

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Job description

Sky, formerly MakerDAO, is one of the largest decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. Since
2015, it has consistently delivered innovations that have shaped the space. Sky was
established soon after the announcement of Ethereum and the birth of the idea of a
Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO). As the creator of Dai, Sky has established
itself as one of the most prominent DeFi protocols. Dai itself is the first widely adopted
decentralized, collateral-backed stablecoin.

Sky embodies core crypto principles like openness, decentralization, and transparent
governance while pursuing real-world impact and ambitious goals. Its decentralized stablecoin
Dai, signature governance solutions, and pioneering focus on real-world assets (RWAs) have
been central to its success. Today, Sky is a 10 billion USD protocol driven by the plan to bring it
to the next rapid phase.

Recently, Sky entered a new chapter with the introduction of the Endgame Plan. This plan
includes upgraded versions of its tokens, including USDS (the upgraded version of Dai),
advanced governance mechanisms centered on a rule-based system known as the Atlas, and
new protocol features. Additionally, Sky has expanded its focus to encompass AI initiatives and
introduced an innovative structure of SubDAOs (Stars), such as Spark, contributing to the
broader ecosystem's growth.

As part of the Endgame Plan, new structures have emerged in the Sky Ecosystem. One is
Archon Financial, which focuses on user interactions with decentralized protocols.



About the company


Archon Financial is a fintech company that provides a broad audience with easy access to DeFi.
Its affiliate entity, Skybase, operates the Sky.money frontend user interface, which serves as a
gateway to the Sky Protocol. We leverage AI tools to eliminate entry barriers for users seeking
to interact with crypto and digital assets, with a particular emphasis on the Sky Ecosystem. Our
legal-first approach emphasizes global regulatory compliance with a focus on tailoring
frontend solutions to meet specific jurisdictional requirements.

With long experience working with the Sky Ecosystem and DAOs in general, we are uniquely
positioned to capitalize on the opportunities presented by Sky’s Endgame Plan. Our deep
understanding of the ecosystem creates an exceptional advantage in our collaborations with
decentralized participants.



About the team


Archon Financial’s Legal Team comprises crypto/web3 lawyers with extensive expertise in
advising clients on how best to navigate the rapidly evolving global regulatory climate as it
pertains to digital assets and distributed ledger technology. We have been instrumental in
shaping the legal frameworks for leading DeFi projects, including MakerDAO (now Sky), Aave,
Chiliz, and numerous others. With our blended understanding of the law and innovative
technology, we are able to engage with the Sky community and ecosystem on a deep level
with a thorough understanding of its inner mechanisms.

We value a hands-on approach, an open mindset, creativity, a laser focus on problem-solving,
and strong teamwork. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about the broader
Sky ecosystem and may participate in projects beyond Archon Financial.
About the role

We seek an experienced Senior Counsel to join our legal team at Archon Financial. As a critical
team member, you will play a pivotal role in providing legal guidance on a wide range of
regulatory, corporate, contract, and intellectual property matters. This includes navigating
complex regulatory challenges, corporate structuring, and governance across the broader
ecosystem. This role requires a proactive, highly organized individual capable of managing
multifaceted projects across multiple jurisdictions.

If you are passionate about shaping the future of crypto and DeFi and eager to contribute to
advancing the industry, we invite you to join our mission.



Responsibilities - what you’ll be doing in this role


- Provide expert counsel on complex multi-jurisdictional corporate and regulatory
matters while negotiating business and strategic requirements and agreements.
- Advise product teams on regulatory compliance matters concerning DeFi and AI.

Conduct regulatory research and advise the business on the most appropriate

implications of such regulations to each of our business lines.

- Structure Archon Financial’s business and relationships with partners from both
corporate and contractual perspectives.

- Monitor, assess, and advise the business on legal and regulatory issues that impact
product development.

- Continuously evaluate operational risks and legal requirements to ensure outstanding
support as Archon Financial and Skybase’s businesses continue to grow.
- Advise on and structure complex commercial crypto transactions involving crypto.
- Manage relationships with external local counsels across a range of jurisdictions to
secure clear, actionable input in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
- Work effectively across business units and product-related functions to resolve
complex business and risk issues.
- Build relationships with key stakeholders in the Sky Ecosystem who cooperate with
Archon Financial or impact our projects.
- Other legal projects: depending on skills, preferences, and company needs, you can get
involved in a wide range of legal topics, including RWAs, intellectual property,
employment, corporate projects, and other in-house legal projects


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