Legal Policy Analyst

Want to be a part of the fastest-growing blockchain company? Ava Labs makes it simple to launch applications using Avalanche, a smart contracts platform with 800k+ monthly active users. Avalanche is the fastest blockchain, measured by time to finality, and one of the fastest-growing in crypto – with hundreds of dapps and $12B+ in total economic value locked. Founded by the creators of Avalanche, Ava Labs strives to digitize every asset in the world. In addition to building Avalanche and other tools to support the ecosystem, we offer expertise to ensure that all individuals and organizations can seamlessly use Avalanche and its vibrant app ecosystem. Join us as we empower people to easily and freely digitize all the world’s assets on one open, programmable blockchain platform. Ava Labs is looking for a Policy Analyst that can lead the legal team's efforts in all aspects of policy advocacy. The position also entails leading Owl Explains, a practical resource for policymakers and influencers to understand the fundamentals of blockchain and web3. You will join a top-notch team with deep experience and commitment as well as a sense of humor. If you are ready to bring all of your skills to bear and learn a whole lot, we want to talk to you.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Drive all aspects of the Owl Explains project, including content creation for Linkedin and Twitter channels, and events coordination 
• Create simple/effective positioning and messaging strategies for technical educational content
• Lead and continue to develop relationships with Ava Labs policy consultants and affiliated advocacy groups in both Europe and the US
• Implements short and long term advocacy strategies to advance Ava Labs’ proactive policy portfolio
• Produce in-depth analysis of industry via research data platforms, social media networks and news/media sites
• Maintain up to date knowledge of global policy developments and industry influencers
• Write for a variety of audiences and produce fact sheets, memos, issue briefs, toolkits, and other materials that detail specific policies of interest to the company and their impact

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline
• 2 years of professional experience in social media, copywriting or related field
• Excellent writing and organization skills
• Demonstrated ability in developing messaging strategies and content for social media campaigns
• Experience with project management
• Interest in the legal, regulatory, compliance and policy functions of the Web3 industry
• Social media research: Twitter, LinkedIn, Telegram and/or other web3 spaces
• Deep familiarity with news/media sources and critical industry topics

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WHY AVA LABS?

Looking to join a world-class blockchain development team? If you've ever thought about joining an early stage Web3 company - this is it! We're a global, world-class team of experts in computer science, economics, finance, marketing, and law with offices in New York City and Miami. We're highly passionate about Web3 and redefining the way people build and use finance and decentralized applications of all kinds. The company received early-stage funding from Andreessen Horowitz, Initialized Capital, and Polychain Capital, with angel investments from Balaji Srinivasan and Naval Ravikant. Join us and be a pioneer in a new technology that will have implications across a range of verticals such as finance, gaming, investing, collectibles, among many others.  Ava Labs is committed to diversity in the workplace and we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not hire on basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.