About Aztec
At Aztec, our goal is to add privacy to Ethereum.In the current public blockchain paradigm, users and entities unknowingly broadcast data in the public, compromising privacy and security to get trustlessness.Not only are unencrypted blockchains inherently privacy-exposing, they require significant redundancy to compute and verify the legitimacy of transactions.Implementing scalable encryption in a public blockchain paradigm requires cutting-edge math and engineering. Thankfully, our team of scientists and engineers invented Plonk, the industry-standard zkSNARK, and Noir, the universal language of zero knowledge.Now, we’re building a first of its kind Layer 2 with private smart contracts.
This requires new cryptographic primitives, a zero-knowledge DSL for writing contracts, a privacy-friendly execution environment, a carefully designed set of circuits that prove the validity of the chain to L1, a decentralized block-building and proving mechanism, and a top-tier user and developer experience. And it’s now time to bring it to market.We’ve raised $125 million from industry-leading investors including a16z crypto, Paradigm, Variant, Consensys, and a_capital, and we’re growing quickly.
The Role
We are looking for a motivated Legal Intern to join our dynamic team for the summer and support our legal and regulatory efforts. You will work closely with our General Counsel and Legal Counsel to identify and navigate cutting edge global legal, regulatory and compliance challenges. This temporary summer position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the rapidly evolving field of crypto and Web3, working on the edge of legal innovation.
Your Responsibilities
- Stay abreast of legal and regulatory developments affecting the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry and provide regular updates and summaries to the team on relevant changes in laws and regulations and their impact on Aztec Labs's operations and compliance.
- Conduct policy horizon scanning to identify potential legal and regulatory challenges and opportunities.
- Perform detailed research on blockchain governance models, protocol developments, and industry best practices.
- Conduct legal research and analysis on various topics, including securities law, intellectual property, data privacy, and more.
- Assist in drafting and reviewing legal contracts, advisor engagement agreements, NDAs, and other legal documents.
- Provide general legal support as needed, including assisting with corporate governance matters, intellectual property filings, and other ad-hoc legal tasks.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes and documentation.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a J.D., LL.B or L.L.M. degree from an accredited law school.
- Strong interest in regulatory and legal frameworks relevant to privacy, Web3, crypto, and fintech, including US and global financial market regulations.
- Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
What we Offer
- A monthly salary of US$8,000.
- An opportunity to work at the cutting edge of blockchain and FinTech with a world-class cryptography and engineering team.
- Hands-on experience with a fast-growing crypto startup.
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced legal professionals.
- Flexible and remote work environment.
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Aztec Labs is an equal opportunity employer and we value creativity, diversity, and intellectual curiosity. If you're passionate about leveraging your creative talents to make a real-world impact, and if you want to be part of a team that's shaping the future of digital privacy, then we would love to hear from you.
