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  • Design the legal architecture behind products and regulated infrastructure for fintech and digital assets.
  • Lead corporate governance, commercial contracting, and legal operations while managing outside counsel.
  • Provide legal support for token structures, financial agreements, and regulatory compliance to enable innovation.

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