Company
Founded in 2018 by CPAs, tax attorneys, and software developers, Taxbit is creating an entirely new category to enable widespread compliant adoption of digital assets for the global economy. Taxbit’s Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform streamlines and automates customers’ tax reporting and accounting activities for digital assets.
Trusted by leading crypto, tech, and traditional enterprises, Big 4 accounting firms, and government agencies (including the IRS), Taxbit solves compliance challenges at scale amidst an ever-evolving regulatory landscape. Taxbit is backed by leading Silicon Valley VCs with teams located in New York City, San Francisco, Seattle, Salt Lake City, and Europe.
Opportunity for Impact
We’re hiring a non‑attorney legal professional (Paralegal or Legal Assistant) to support our Head of Legal with day‑to‑day commercial contracting, core legal operations, and general in‑house corporate needs. This role will accelerate deal velocity, tighten risk controls, and help stand up the tooling, workflows, and metrics that let a lean legal team punch above its weight.
As the second member of the Legal team, the role will have a strong impact on a fast-growing team and company and, as such, we’re looking for an organized and confident self-starter who embraces the use and deployment of technology for continuous improvement and efficiency. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with good judgment who is comfortable working cross collaboratively in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
Role and Responsibilities
- Develop a good understanding of Taxbit’s business, strategies, technologies, and corporate policies and procedures
- Triage legal intake requests; log matters, update status, and keep records organized and searchable
- Draft, review, and redline NDAs, DPAs, SOWs, Order Forms, and vendor/customer paper using playbooks; escalate non‑standard terms as needed
- Help implement, execute and administer new internal tools, including CLM optimization
- Assist in managing and owning long-term goals and projects for the legal team
- Build solid relationships with cross-functional teams and liaise with internal and external counsel regularly
Professional Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience in a law firm and/or in‑house legal department in a contracts, corporate paralegal, or legal operations role (SaaS experience preferred).
- Comfortable drafting and negotiating contracts with an ability to work independently, problem-solve, and meet deadlines under pressure in situations with existing ambiguity
- Experience with CLM and e‑signature tools; strong document organization and version control habits
- Proficiency with technology, such as Microsoft Office Suite, Google apps, Slack, and CRM (e.g. Hubspot)
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; paralegal certificate a plus. No JD required.
Personal Characteristics
- Team-oriented, self-starter, and able to help our business problem-solve and anticipate potential unknowns
- Service mindset with solid judgment on when to escalate; responsive partner to Sales/Finance
- Excellent execution and planning skills with attention to detail as well as strong organizational, prioritization, and communication skills
- Ability to learn new skills and gain experience in new areas as processes, tools, and needs change
Compensation
The base salary range for this role is $80,000-$120,000. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Actual compensation will vary depending on various job-related factors, including, but not limited to location, experience, level, and job qualifications.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive cash compensation (based on experience)
- Equity (RSUs)
- Competitive benefits package
- A modern 401(k) plan that includes access to crypto, financial wellness benefits, low fees and more
- Hybrid working model: 3 days in-office, 2 days WFH/flexible
- Monday team lunches, snacks and drinks
- Discretionary Time Off - enjoy the flexibility to rest, refuel, and recharge
- Paid parental leave to bond with your child
- Fertility Benefit
- Autonomous work and flexibility in how work is performed
