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Associate General Counsel, Corporate

Mysten Labs· Legal
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RemoteFull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Senior corporate attorney to lead a broad range of corporate legal matters, reporting to the General Counsel and partnering with cross-functional teams on governance, strategic transactions, corporate structuring, finance, tax, employment and compensation, and other strategic initiatives for Mysten Labs.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support strategic transactions, including joint ventures, strategic investments, acquisitions, dispositions, spinouts, restructurings and other complex corporate transactions.
  • Advise the General Counsel, executive team and other business leaders on corporate legal matters and strategic initiatives.
  • Work cross-functionally with finance, tax, accounting, people and other teams to structure and execute strategic corporate initiatives.
  • Advise on corporate finance and treasury matters, including equity and debt financings and other capital-related transactions.
  • Partner with the People team on employment, executive compensation, equity and token compensation, and other employee-related matters, coordinating with specialist counsel as appropriate.
  • Support the company’s international operations and corporate structure, including formation and governance of subsidiaries and other entities.
  • Draft, review and negotiate transaction documents, corporate agreements, Board and stockholder materials, policies and other legal documentation.
  • Identify legal and business risks, develop practical solutions, and communicate clear recommendations to senior stakeholders.
  • Manage outside counsel and other external advisors efficiently, including determining when specialist expertise is necessary and driving matters toward resolution.
  • Develop and improve corporate legal processes, policies, templates and systems as the company evolves.
  • Stay informed regarding legal and industry developments relevant to Mysten Labs and the broader web3 ecosystem.
  • Take on other legal and strategic projects as needed.
  • Do whatever needs to be done, and do the right thing.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of relevant legal experience, including significant experience at a leading law firm and/or in the legal department of a high-growth technology company.
  • Strong foundation in corporate law, with meaningful experience in corporate governance and complex corporate transactions.
  • Experience with some combination of M&A, joint ventures, strategic investments, corporate restructurings, financings, subsidiary governance or other strategic corporate matters.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex matters, coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, and drive projects from initial issue identification through execution.
  • Ability and willingness to operate as a corporate generalist and quickly develop expertise in unfamiliar areas.
  • Excellent business judgment and the ability to assess and appropriately weigh legal and business risk, including when operating with imperfect information.
  • Strong executive communication skills, including the ability to distill complex issues into clear, actionable and practical advice.
  • Highly collaborative, solutions-oriented and comfortable working with stakeholders across finance, tax, accounting, people, operations and other functions.
  • Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and urgency who thrives in a fast-moving environment with a lean legal team.
  • Unquestioned integrity and sound judgment.
  • Interest in blockchain technology and willingness to develop a strong understanding of Mysten Labs’ business, technology and ecosystem. Prior web3 or crypto experience is helpful but not required.
  • J.D. from an accredited law school and membership in at least one U.S. state bar, with eligibility to practice as in-house counsel in California.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision covered for you and your dependents; including Tax Savings Benefits such as HSAs and FSAs.
  • 18 weeks of paid Parental Leave
  • Complimentary access to wellbeing programs, such as family planning support, gender affirming care, and hormone replacement therapy as well as physical fitness/nutrition apps. Mental health support and counseling and EAP for financial/legal assistance, home life referrals, and more
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage as well as Life Insurance and Accident Insurance, and other coverage options.
  • Traveler Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Complimentary privacy protection service
  • Wellness stipend
  • Flexible paid time off and 11 paid holidays per year
  • Team offsites and annual all-company retreat
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Mysten Labs

Shaping the Future of the Internet

Mysten Labs is developing crucial infrastructure to power a more decentralized internet, transforming how people connect and share information online.

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