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Equity Partner Location: Remote (US or Canada)Department: OperationsReports To: General CounselJurisdiction: GlobalThis isnt a job. Its a founding legal seat.Were looking for a founding partner in law and governance-someone who wants to be on the inside of building a global creative company from the ground up. This is your chance to architect corporate structure through law. To design how we form, merge, protect, and govern entities across markets. To shape the playbook for growth and defend the companys future when stakes are at their highest.Minimum commitment: 20 hours/week. If thats not realistic, its not the right fit. No hard feelings. We operate on claritynot stretch.This is an equity partner role. That means:No upfront cash compensationEquity (shares) at founding partner level (vesting standard)Future token-based rewards (pending legal approvals)Salary activates with revenue-based milestonesRemote-first, async-native, counsel-to-creation modelOverviewWere recruiting a Deputy General Counsel - Corporate, M&A & Governance to co-lead entity structuring, governance systems, and foundational legal architecture across multiple jurisdictions. This role is deeply embedded in product, finance, and IP strategy - and operates at the same altitude as treasury design, equity modeling, and cross-border expansion planning.What Youll OwnDesign and oversee entity incorporation across Canada, the U.S., Cayman, Ireland, and beyondDraft Articles of Incorporation, Memoranda of Association, Shareholder Agreements, and governance frameworksArchitect equity classes, board resolution mechanics, voting rights, audit triggers, and golden share provisionsLead legal strategy on joint ventures, M&A structures, and strategic partnershipsEnsure jurisdictional compliance with CBCA, Delaware law, and related statutesCollaborate with LegalOps, Treasury, and Finance to futureproof core legal systemsWhat Were Looking ForLicensed to practice law in Canada or the United States (dual-licensed strongly preferred)8+ years experience in corporate law, governance, and M&A structuringDeep experience in cross-border formation, shareholder architecture, and multi-entity designStrong drafting skills across complex agreements: cap tables, charters, SPVs, investor docsPrior exposure to venture-stage startups or creative/tech infrastructureBonus: experience with tokenized equity, smart contract governance, or decentralized legal modelsCompensation & RewardsEquity Partner Role:Youll join as an equity partner in Anime Universetrading traditional salary today for meaningful ownership in our fast-growing venture.Token-Based Rewards:Potential future token allocations, subject to regulatory approval, designed to align your incentives with our long-term success.Salary On-Ramp:Cash compensation will kick in once we hit key revenue and user-growth milestonesso you benefit as we scale.Time Commitment:Minimum 20 hours/week to maintain momentum and stay deeply engaged with our cross-functional teams.Perks & Benefits:Remote-first flexibility, high-trust culture, professional development, and access to all Anime Universe events and beta programs.Our PromiseThis is a rare opportunity to help design the legal, financial, and IP framework of a next-generation platform. You wont be interpreting rules - youll be writing them.If youve ever wanted to scale a legal system that outlives any single product - this is your moment.