Wormhole Labs is a pioneering blockchain technology company building decentralized systems for a freer and fairer global economy. We're reshaping financial infrastructure across the entire crypto stack, from core protocol development to trading systems and user-facing applications. At our core, we're technology innovators bridging traditional finance with the emerging possibilities of crypto. Our seasoned team leverages deep technical expertise to develop solutions that advance the industry. We're seeking talented individuals who share our vision and have the technical prowess to help build it. Join us! As General Counsel at Wormhole Labs, you will build and own the legal function of the company end-to-end across regulatory, corporate, commercial, employment, IP, and litigation matters. You will serve as the senior legal voice for the executive team and operate as a hands-on partner to engineering, product, business development, and finance. What you will do - Own regulatory strategy across the US (SEC, CFTC, FinCEN, OFAC, state MTLs) and key non-US jurisdictions (MiCA, FCA, MAS); engage directly with regulators when needed. - Lead deal work: M&A, strategic investments, financings, joint ventures, etc. - Draft, negotiate, and operationalize the full commercial contract stack: customer, partner, vendor, BD, integration, and protocol partnership agreements. - Partner on global employment matters like offer letters, contractor agreements, immigration, separations, and policy. - Oversee IP strategy, open-source licensing posture, and trademark portfolio. - Run litigation, regulatory inquiries, subpoenas, and enforcement matters; select and manage outside counsel; control legal spend. - Advise on privacy, data, and sanctions compliance across product surfaces. - Structure and maintain the company's corporate architecture across multiple entities - Operate as a business-minded partner to engineering, product, BD, and finance: integrated into the process with f