Associate General Counsel, Securities & Compliance Officer

Position Overview

Nakamoto Inc. (Nasdaq: NAKA) is a bitcoin company with a bitcoin treasury and operating businesses spanning bitcoin-focused media and events, fund management, and advisory services. We're looking for a securities lawyer to join our in-house legal team at the parent company level, reporting directly to the General Counsel as the second member of a growing legal function.

This is an opportunity to step into significant ownership. You'll run the company's SEC reporting and disclosure function, support our capital markets activity, and serve as the company's designated Compliance Officer responsible for our enterprise-wide corporate policies. You'll work directly with the General Counsel and senior management daily, with substantial room to grow as the legal team and the company scale.

Culture

We are a remote-first, fast-paced, and innovation-driven team. We maintain focus, move quickly, iterate constantly, and value people who are energized by ownership and autonomy. We value builders who communicate clearly and turn ambiguity into action. We welcome diverse perspectives and value people who are motivated by meaningful, frontier work. We encourage creativity, passion, and collaboration as we scale a category-defining Bitcoin enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

Securities & Public Company Matters (Primary)

• Prepare, review, and manage the company's SEC filings, including current reports (8-K), periodic reports (10-Q, 10-K), proxy statements, Section 16 filings, and registration statements
• Advise on disclosure obligations, Regulation FD, and securities law compliance across the company's public communications, including press releases, earnings releases and investor materials
• Support the company's capital markets transactions and financing activities
• Ensure ongoing compliance with Nasdaq listing rules, including corporate governance and disclosure requirements
• Administer the company's insider trading policy, including trading windows, preclearance, and 10b5-1 plan matters
• Advise on equity compensation and stock plan matters, plan maintenance and related filings
• Support board and committee governance and other corporate governance matters
• Monitor SEC rulemaking and Nasdaq rule changes and advise on their impact, including developments relevant to companies with bitcoin treasury operations

Compliance Officer Function (Secondary)

• Serve as the company's designated Compliance Officer as the person responsible for the maintenance, monitoring, and enforcement of the Company’s enterprise-wide policies, including the code of conduct, insider trading, clawback, disclosure and Reg FD, related person transactions, FCPA/anti-corruption, AI, social media, and open door policies.
• In the first year, review and refresh the existing policy suite and stand up a formal compliance program, including policy governance, training, and monitoring processes
• On an ongoing basis, keep policies current, monitor adherence, coordinate investigations of potential violations with HR and the General Counsel, deliver training, and serve as the primary point of contact for policy questions

Qualifications

• J.D. and active bar membership in good standing
• 5+ years of securities / capital markets experience at a leading law firm, the SEC and/or in-house at a public company
• Hands-on experience with '34 Act reporting (8-Ks, 10-Qs, 10-Ks) and registration statements; proxy statement and capital markets transaction experience a plus
• Strong working knowledge of the Securities Act, Exchange Act, SEC rules, and Nasdaq listing requirements
• Compliance program experience is not required — we're looking for excellent judgment and the organizational skills to build and run this function
• Interest in bitcoin and digital assets; prior exposure to bitcoin treasury companies or crypto-related companies a plus, not a requirement
• Strong drafting skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to independently manage recurring deadlines
• The judgment, discretion, and maturity to advise senior executives and handle sensitive matters

Compensation

• Total compensation is targeted between $225,000 and $275,000 per year
• Compensation is comprised of base salary of $175,000 - $200,000, an annual performance bonus with a target of $25,000, and an annual equity (RSU) grant with a target value of $25,000 - $50,000
• Placement within these ranges depends on experience and location
• Full-time employees will be eligible for company healthcare benefits