Job Description
ABOUT SKY MAVIS
Sky Mavis is building the future of gaming. We’re the creators of Axie Infinity, the most successful Web3 game ever, and Ronin, a purpose-built blockchain that ranked as the 4th most-used chain in 2024, behind Ethereum, Bitcoin, and Solana.
We’ve processed over $4.3 billion in on-chain volume and are backed by more than $170 million from top-tier investors, including a16z, Accel, Libertus Capital, and Paradigm.
Our team moves fast, builds with intention, and believes in a world where players truly own what they earn. If you’re excited by open economies, massive scale, and shaping new digital frontiers, join us.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
We are seeking a talented and energetic attorney to join the legal department, lead legal projects, and contribute to a high-impact and global team. This role is ideal for an individual who thrives in a startup environment, brings an interdisciplinary and self-starter approach to solving conventional and novel legal problems, and is comfortable working independently and directly with business leaders. The position is based in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Design, build, and implement processes and develop resources to grow and mature the company’s legal function.
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (e.g., vendor agreement, privacy policies, user agreements and terms of service, etc.).
- Support and advise cross-functional teams across the company on commercial, corporate, and other legal issues (including commercial transactions, employment, intellectual property, privacy, regulatory filings and licensing, etc.).
- Lead certain legal operations, including employee visa and immigration administration.
- Advise on complex and emerging legal and regulatory issues impacting the cryptocurrency, gaming, and technology industry in Vietnam and the Asia-Pacific (“APAC”) region writ large.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
- Law degree or equivalent credentials from a top law school or with distinction, and license to practice law in Vietnam or the APAC region.
- Minimum of 5 years of legal practice with experience at a top-tier global law firm and/or global in-house legal department.
- Must reside in and be eligible to work in the company’s Ho Chi Minh City offices.
- Bilingual and highly proficient in the Vietnamese and English languages.
Nice to Have:
- Keen attention to detail with exacting standards.
- Self-starter and enterprising attitude.
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- High-capacity to own and juggle multiple, complex projects and work streams.
- High-degree of comfort and proven success in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Industry experience in crypto, consumer financial services, video games, venture capital or VC-backed companies, or technology companies.
- Legal experience advising companies with a global business based in Vietnam or a presence in the APAC region.