Senior Counsel

We are looking for a seasoned Senior Counsel to join Hivemind Capital’s growing Legal Team. This is a high-impact role focused on leading legal matters related to fund structuring and formation across both traditional and digital asset strategies. You’ll play a critical part in launching innovative investment vehicles, supporting strategic business initiatives, and shaping the legal architecture of our asset management business. 

You should be confident in leading complex legal structures, drafting core fund documents, and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You should seek an environment that is dynamic and a role that is hands-on. You should be excited about working with an ambitious team that shares a passion for digital assets and other emerging technologies.  

• Lead the legal aspects of launching a fund end-to-end
• Architect the legal structuring and formation of open- and closed-ended funds across traditional and digital asset strategies (for example: PE/VC, hedge funds, tokenized funds, ETFs and NFT vehicles)
• Draft and negotiate offering documents such as PPMs, LPAs, subscription agreements and ancillary documents
• Coordinate with external legal counsel, tax advisors and external vendors including auditors, fund administrators and custodians
• Advise on evolving regulatory issues, particularly around RIAs, digital assets, custody, and in-kind contributions
• Oversee and manage the legal aspects of fund governance, including valuation policies, side letters, and investor queries
• Partner with the Venture Team to review venture deal related documents, including SAFEs, preferred equity financings, and token-related agreements (e.g. token warrants)
• Serve as a thought partner on new products and strategic initiatives; identify legal risks and proactively develop solutions. 
• Streamline legal workflows and build internal capabilities to scale with the firm's growth

• 8-10 years of experience as a funds lawyer, with some time spent in-house at a financial firm.
• Qualified to practice law in New York
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledgeable about digital assets is strongly preferred
• Ability to confidently manage external counsel, push back where needed, and maintain high-quality legal standards internally
• Familiarity with SEC regulations applicable to Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) preferred

About us:

Hivemind Capital Partners is a Web3 and blockchain technology focused investment firm. Committed to institutionalizing digital asset investing, Hivemind combines crypto-native technology and expertise with institutional-grade risk management and practices. With a thesis-driven and multi-strategy approach, Hivemind unlocks the potential of digital assets to be an investable asset class by providing curated and scalable access to institutional investors. Founded in 2021, Hivemind is headquartered in the US with offices across the globe.