About the Company:
World is building a real human network designed to accelerate people in the age of AI. As bots and autonomous agents reshape the internet, people, institutions, and applications need a trusted way to confirm who is a real human while preserving privacy. Our products make this possible: the Orb verifies real people, World ID proves it privately, and World App enables and distributes the new applications made possible by this technology. Together, they form a new layer for AI internet.
We’re one of the fastest-growing networks in tech. More than 17 million people across 160 countries have verified with World ID, and we complete over 350,000 verifications each week. World App is already among the most used wallets globally. Developers are integrating World ID to build safer online experiences and create spaces where real people can participate, earn, and be recognized in ways AI simply can’t replicate.
World was founded in 2019 and launched globally in 2023. We are more than 400 people across hardware, software, AI, cryptography, mobile engineering, and global operations. Our teams come from OpenAI, Tesla, SpaceX, Apple, Google, Stripe, Meta, Coinbase, Palantir and MIT Media Lab. We’re backed by leading investors, including a16z, Khosla Ventures, Bain Capital Crypto, Blockchain Capital, Variant, Tiger Global, and Coinbase Ventures, as well as prominent operators and founders across fintech and AI.
World has been featured on the cover of TIME Magazine, highlighted in Fast Company’s Next 5 in Fintech, and explored in a Bloomberg deep dive. The New York Times, Bankless and TechCrunch have all recognized our progress in identity, cryptography, AI, and global-scale hardware deployment. Our leadership is also named to the Time AI 100. Learn more about the newest product launches from our Unwrapped event.
This opportunity will be with Tools for Humanity
About the Team:
Our Legal team is dedicated to supporting the World Network by managing Tools for Humanity’s legal affairs globally. We collaborate across the company to advance the blockchain project and enhance our products, including the Orb (our hardware device), World ID, World App, and World Chain. We value creativity, curiosity, a sense of humor, and a shared sense of urgency.
About the Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Corporate and Commercial Counsel to join our dynamic legal team at Tools for Humanity. In this role, you will help lead and partner closely with executive leadership, finance and business teams on corporate governance across TFH’s parent company and global subsidiaries, corporate and securities law issues (particularly regulatory and securities law considerations for blockchain and tokenized assets), and strategic transactions (including M&A and investments) as well as supporting commercial transactions. The ideal candidate combines strong technical training at a leading law firm with practical in-house judgment and business acumen, exercises sound judgment, operates with precision and discretion, and is comfortable advising senior stakeholders in a fast-paced, evolving environment. If you’re excited to contribute to a groundbreaking technology company, we invite you to join us.
Responsibilities:
- Corporate & Securities
- Provide strategic guidance on corporate and securities matters across multiple jurisdictions.
- Structure and execute M&A transactions, investments, and other strategic initiatives.
- Partner closely with Finance and stock/token administration teams on equity and token matters.
- Prepare and manage board materials, charters, consents, resolutions, and related governance documentation.
- Manage external counsel on domestic and cross-border corporate matters.
- Commercial – Partnerships, Customers & Vendors
- Support strategic partnership and customer agreements, SaaS and other vendor contracts, and other complex commercial transactions as needed.
- Collaborate closely with executives and business leads to structure, document, and negotiate joint ventures and other novel deal types.
- Contribute to the development of commercial playbooks, templates, and workflows that streamline contracting while protecting company interests.
Qualifications:
- Relevant Experience: 5–10+ years as a Corporate, Tech Transactions, M&A, or Emerging Companies attorney at a top firm or in-house (a combination is even better!). No prior Web3 or blockchain experience required.
- In-Person: Able to generally be in the office in San Francisco, CA.
- Communication & Relationship Building: Excellent communicator with the ability to present complex legal issues clearly and build high-trust relationships across teams and with external partners.
- Judgment & Integrity: Demonstrates sound judgment, professionalism, discretion, and integrity in all interactions.
- Adaptability & Initiative: Positive and collaborative attitude with intellectual curiosity, resourcefulness, and comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, with a track record of improving processes.
- Execution & Problem-Solving: Skilled at managing multiple priorities and solving both traditional and novel legal challenges.
- Willingness to Travel: Open to occasional international travel and flexible scheduling based on team needs.
Pay transparency statement (for CA and NY based roles): The reasonably estimated salary for this role at TFH ranges from $270,000 - $300,000, plus a competitive long term incentive package. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, TFH offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, vision, 401(k) plan and match, life insurance, flexible time off, commuter benefits, professional development stipend and much more!
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