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Description
Hypernative is the leader in real-time threat prevention for Web3. We empower protocols, bridges, and DeFi platforms to detect and prevent exploits before they happen. Our platform is trusted by top crypto-native organizations to protect billions in on-chain value.
Backed by world-class investors and experiencing rapid growth, we’re building a customer centric organisation that helps our customers stay safe, agile, and ahead of threats. Now we’re hiring a Customer Success Manager in EMEA to join us on this mission.
We are looking for a commercially driven and tech savvy Legal Counsel to be our first in house legal hire. This is a unique opportunity to build and shape the legal function from the ground up in a fast growing SaaS company operating in the crypto and cybersecurity space.
In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to leadership and partner closely with all teams across the company, driving all legal aspects while enabling the business to scale quickly and safely.
Key Responsibilities:
Own and lead all legal matters across the company as the sole in-house counsel
Draft, review, and negotiate key commercial agreements (SaaS, NDAs, DPAs, partnerships)
Partner closely with Sales, Product, Finance, and Operations to support business growth
Advise on regulatory and compliance matters (GDPR, DORA, NIS2, MiCA, etc.)
Support cybersecurity, privacy, and data-related legal needs (including DDQs)
Build legal processes, templates, and best practices from scratch
Manage external counsel and optimize legal workflows
Requirements
3–5 years of experience in a top tier law firm at the tech department or as in house counsel in a tech company
Strong commercial mindset with hands on experience in SaaS agreements
Solid understanding of data privacy, cybersecurity, and relevant regulations
Familiarity with crypto/Web3 ecosystem — big advantage
Highly independent, proactive, and comfortable owning a function end-to-end
Strong business partnering skills and ability to simplify complex legal matters
Qualified lawyer with fluent/native-level English