John Montague, a leading attorney in the digital assets and venture capital space, is seeking an associate attorney to join his growing practice. John works with decentralized autonomous organizations (DAO) and emerging crypto companies, many of whom are international with over $100 billion in market cap, with respect to United States securities laws and venture capital financing/private equity. John was previously a senior associate at Locke, Lorde, LLC (largest law firm in Texas) and Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A. (largest law firm in Orlando). Prior to that, John was the general counsel for Grooveshark, which was the U.S’s largest streaming service (prior to spotify) reaching a peak user count of 30 million unique monthly visitors. John has been working in the crypto currency market since 2017 and has more than a decade of experience in venture capital, start ups, and securities law.
Qualifications
- Strong written and legal analysis skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strong work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Interest in venture capital, digital assets, and emerging technology (although you will work on matters outside of these areas, prior experience in these fields is a plus.)
- Valid bar license in any U.S. jurisdiction
The annual compensation for this position is $70,000 to $80,000 with health benefits, commensurate with experience and skill set. Furthermore, all company travel will be compensated, which may involve extensive international travel. There is no billable hour requirement for this position, but we will strive to get this position up to 1,500-2,000 hours per year. Within six months of employment, you will be considered for a compensation increase, and yearly bonuses will be provided based on performance and profitability. Anticipated start date is January or February 2023. A private office space will be provided for you in Fernandina Beach, FL. Some remote work possible, but most days will be in the office.
Hiring manager: magda@montague.law
