Head of Derivatives & DeFi Legal

Responsibilities

• Advise on regulatory implications of perpetual futures, derivatives, and trading systems
• Structure compliant legal and operational frameworks for DeFi and derivatives features
• Work closely with product and engineering teams to embed regulatory constraints into feature design
• Ensure trading and DeFi capabilities align with broader OCC and financial regulatory strategy
• Monitor evolving U.S. and global regulatory landscapes for derivatives and DeFi
• Contribute to internal and external guidance on compliant innovation

Requirements

• Significant experience in derivatives law with CFTC or equivalent regulatory exposure
• Familiarity with crypto, DeFi, or digital asset markets and trading platforms
• Strong understanding of regulatory considerations for trading and derivatives infrastructure
• Ability to translate regulatory nuance into actionable product decisions

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior legal leadership on DeFi protocols, perpetual futures platforms, or hybrid CEX/DEX offerings
• Experience supporting regulated derivatives offerings within fintech or banking contexts

Benefits

• Part-time equity and token-based cofounder opportunity
• Equity in Launch Legends, Autheo, and the WFO Creator Network
• Token allocations in the Autheo blockchain
• Potential for salaried compensation following upcoming funding rounds or token sales
• Fully remote work environment

About the Company

Launch Legends is at the forefront of bridging Web3 blockchain technology with Web2 integration through enterprise-grade solutions and decentralized financial infrastructure. Our flagship project, Autheo, is an AI-enabled Layer-Zero OS building a next-generation financial infrastructure platform that integrates ISO 20022 messaging, banking rails, and digital asset systems. We are a team of elite professionals, including PhDs and senior engineers from top-tier institutions, focused on building real-world blockchain utility.