Application Guide
How to Apply for General Counsel
at Seifoundation
🏢 About Seifoundation
Seifoundation is at the forefront of blockchain innovation, having built the first parallelized layer 1 blockchain that combines web2 performance with web3 decentralization. Working here means joining a mission-driven team that is redefining scalability and sovereignty in the crypto space, with a strong emphasis on real-world application and regulatory maturity.
About This Role
As the first internal General Counsel, you will transform legal from a fragmented outside-counsel patchwork into a strategic, business-speed function. You'll personally draft contracts, negotiate deals, build compliance programs, and engage regulators, directly shaping the foundation's legal infrastructure as it scales.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might start with reviewing a partnership agreement, then jumping into a call with regulators about token classification. After lunch, you'll meet with the engineering team to discuss IP strategy for a new protocol feature, and end the day drafting a compliance playbook for ecosystem grants. The role is a mix of high-level strategy and hands-on legal work, with constant cross-functional collaboration.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Seifoundation Is Looking For
- Has deep, hands-on experience building legal infrastructure for high-growth fintech, crypto, or financial-services businesses, either in-house or as outside counsel at a top-tier firm.
- Is comfortable being both strategist and executor—drafting contracts and negotiating deals one day, setting compliance strategy the next.
- Possesses expertise in non-profit compliance, regulatory engagement (especially with US regulators), and blockchain/crypto-specific legal issues.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and can build scalable templates, playbooks, and outside-counsel structures from scratch.
📝 Tips for Applying to Seifoundation
Highlight specific examples of building legal functions from scratch, such as creating template agreements, compliance programs, or regulatory strategies.
Demonstrate deep knowledge of Sei's unique technology (parallelized execution) and how it differs from other L1 blockchains.
Emphasize any experience with non-profit foundation structures and token-related regulatory frameworks (e.g., SEC, CFTC).
Show that you can balance legal rigor with business speed—mention a time you facilitated a high-stakes deal under tight deadlines.
Tailor your resume to include quantifiable outcomes, like 'reduced contract turnaround time by X%' or 'led regulatory approval for Y product.'
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your hands-on experience building legal infrastructure in high-growth crypto or fintech environments.', 'Your ability to act as both a strategic advisor and a doer who drafts and negotiates directly.', "Specific knowledge of Sei's technology and ecosystem, and how your legal expertise can support its unique scaling challenges.", 'Your familiarity with non-profit compliance and US regulatory landscape for blockchain projects.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Read Sei's whitepaper and technical documentation to understand their parallelized execution model and its advantages.
- → Review Sei's current blog posts, press releases, and community discussions to gauge recent developments and regulatory posture.
- → Research the regulatory landscape for blockchain foundations and tokens in the US, including SEC and CFTC guidance.
- → Familiarize yourself with the competitive landscape (e.g., Solana, Aptos) and how Sei differentiates legally and technically.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't focus solely on crypto hype—emphasize concrete legal and compliance skills, not just industry enthusiasm.
- Avoid being too generic about 'startup experience'; instead, show specific examples of building legal infrastructure from scratch.
- Don't overlook the non-profit compliance aspect; it's a core responsibility, so be prepared to discuss 501(c)(4) or similar structures.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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