Head of Legal

Hyphen Connect is a crypto-native investment fund at the forefront of Decentralized Finance (DeFi), deploying capital into innovative protocols and infrastructure projects. The Head of Legal will architect global fund structures and navigate the evolving intersection of traditional finance and blockchain technology.

Key responsibilities include leading the legal design and maintenance of investment vehicles across multiple jurisdictions, developing and overseeing a robust compliance framework addressing AML/KYC requirements and securities laws, managing the legal lifecycle of deal flows, acting as the primary point of contact for regulators and external counsel, and establishing internal legal protocols for treasury management and corporate governance.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in high-level investment management, understands both traditional legal frameworks and blockchain technologies, is comfortable making decisions in ambiguous regulatory areas, and is adept at managing international law firms to ensure seamless operations across different regulatory regimes.

Requirements include 10+ years of legal experience with significant time in investment management (Hedge Funds, PE, or VC), a proven track record in a senior legal role within the crypto/Web3 sector, deep knowledge of global securities laws and the DeFi regulatory landscape, a Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree with active bar membership, and experience with cross-border tax structuring and offshore fund jurisdictions.