Head of Legal

Hyphen Connect is a crypto-native investment fund specializing in Decentralized Finance (DeFi). The company is seeking a Head of Legal to lead the legal design and maintenance of investment vehicles across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring they are optimized for crypto-native institutional and retail participation. This role involves developing and overseeing a robust compliance framework addressing AML/KYC requirements, securities laws, and evolving regulatory mandates in key global markets. The Head of Legal will manage the legal lifecycle of deal flows, from reviewing SAFEs/SAFTs and token purchase agreements to overseeing complex DeFi-native investment strategies. Additionally, the role includes acting as the primary point of contact for regulators and external counsel, staying ahead of legislative changes impacting DeFi and digital asset management, and establishing internal legal protocols for treasury management, employee incentive schemes (token options), and corporate governance.