About Livepeer

Livepeer is the world's open video infrastructure, powering innovative video streaming applications that are reliable, cost-effective, and scalable. As a fully decentralized platform, powered by a community of hundreds of node operators spread across the world, Livepeer enables engineers to build the next generation of video and AI-enabled media applications without the high cost of traditional infrastructure.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to lead our Legal and HR operations across both of our business units: Livepeer Studio and Livepeer Ecosystem. This role involves overseeing all Legal and People/HR workstreams, ensuring seamless operations and compliance in a rapidly evolving web3 environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal operations and HR management, with specific experience in web3 startups or DAOs, and preferably in SaaS businesses. As a fully remote and highly decentralized team, this person must be comfortable managing legal matters and HR in an international context. This role requires a strategic thinker who can design and implement efficient team structures, competitive compensation packages, and robust legal frameworks to support our innovative video infrastructure offerings. This position will report to Livepeer's VP of Operations & Finance and work closely with Livepeer's CEO, CTO, and team managers.

What you’ll do

Legal Workstreams:

• Oversee the drafting and implementation of company policies and procedures.
• Review contracts, draft agreements, and ensure the accuracy of employment contracts across different legal jurisdictions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for legal matters, determining when to engage external counsel.
• Ensure legal compliance across all aspects of the business, including employment law, intellectual property, and data protection in an international context.
• Manage relationships with external legal advisors and ensure cost-effective use of legal resources.
• Stay current with legal developments in the web3 and blockchain space, advising the company on potential impacts and necessary actions.

HR/People Workstreams:

• Lead and manage all HR functions, including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and offboarding processes in a remote and decentralized team environment.
• Orchestrate performance reviews across globally distributed teams, ensuring alignment with company goals and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Design and implement competitive compensation packages that meet the needs of both business units and diverse geographic locations.
• Architect team structures to align with organizational goals and facilitate growth in an international context.
• Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations across different jurisdictions.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR-related issues and concerns.
• Foster a cohesive and inclusive remote work culture that supports team members across various time zones and cultures.

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience in a leadership role overseeing Legal and HR operations in an international context, preferably in a web3 startup.
• Previous work history in a SaaS business is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of HR practices, including recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and compensation design for remote and international teams.
• Experience drafting and reviewing contracts and policies across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ability to navigate complex legal and regulatory environments, particularly in the context of blockchain and decentralized technologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across a globally distributed organization.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Legal degree is not required but would be a plus.

Nice to Have

• Experience with compliance frameworks such as GDPR, SOC2, ISO, etc. and internal security policies and practices.
• Deep interest in blockchain technology and the video streaming industry.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter explaining their interest in this role. Apply through the "Submit Application" button. Our team will follow up on your application, with interviews scheduled for August 2024.

Salary Range:

$125K USD+, commensurate with experience and location.

Resources to learn more about Livepeer

• The Livepeer Primer
• Livepeer Blog
• Awesome Livepeer
• Livepeer Grants
• Livepeer snags $20M for decentralized video transcoding
• Messari Profile
• Grayscale Livepeer Report