Head of Governance (DAO Architecture)
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About the Role
Mintlayer seeks a Head of Governance to design on-chain governance frameworks for ML token holders, including voting mechanics, proposal thresholds, and DAO treasury architecture. This role works with protocol engineering and advises the board on legal treatment of governance decisions.
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Responsibilities
- Design Mintlayer's on chain governance framework: ML token voting mechanics, proposal thresholds, quorum requirements, and time lock parameters
- Architect the governance smart contract infrastructure with the protocol engineering team
- Design the DAO treasury architecture: allocation authority, multisig structures, and treasury management policies
- Build community participation structures: proposal creation process, delegate system, and governance forum standards
- Produce governance documentation
- Advise the board on legal treatment of governance decisions under ADGM and international frameworks
- Develop the decentralization roadmap
Requirements
- Deep understanding of DAO governance models: Compound, Nouns, Uniswap style, and beyond
- Experience designing or advising on token based governance systems in production
- Legal awareness of governance structures in regulated jurisdictions
- Strong writing — governance documentation is public and permanent
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About The Role
- On chain governance is one of the least solved problems in the blockchain industry. Most protocols bolt on a governance mechanism as an afterthought.
- Mintlayer is investing in a dedicated Head of Governance to design a framework that actually works for ML token holders, the protocol, and the regulatory environments where Mintlayer operates.
What You Will Own
- Design Mintlayer's on chain governance framework: ML token voting mechanics, proposal thresholds, quorum requirements, and time lock parameters
- Architect the governance smart contract infrastructure with the protocol engineering team
- Design the DAO treasury architecture: allocation authority, multisig structures, and treasury management policies
- Build community participation structures: proposal creation process, delegate system, and governance forum standards
- Produce governance documentation
- Advise the board on legal treatment of governance decisions under ADGM and international frameworks
- Develop the decentralization roadmap
What You Bring
- Deep understanding of DAO governance models: Compound, Nouns, Uniswap style, and beyond
- Experience designing or advising on token based governance systems in production
- Legal awareness of governance structures in regulated jurisdictions
- Strong writing — governance documentation is public and permanent
Benefits
- Health & Prevention: Comprehensive, high tier medical insurance with a focus on preventative medicine, annual executive health screenings, and diagnostic check ups.
- Fitness & Wellness Programs: Monthly fitness allowances for premier gyms and studios, plus internal wellness initiatives including yoga, ergonomics workshops, and stress management.
- Competitive Compensation: Salary paid in your choice of fiat, Bitcoin, or stablecoins. ML token allocation and vesting for senior roles.
- Relocation Support: Full assistance with UAE residency visas and relocation to Abu Dhabi for on site roles.
- Flexible Working: Structured flexibility across on site, hybrid, and fully remote roles. Core overlap hours respected across time zones.
- Global Team Meetups: Periodic gatherings with the full team around the world.
Important Notice
- Mintlayer will never charge any fees at any stage of the hiring process. No member of our team will ever request payment for job applications or opportunities.
- If you are contacted by anyone asking for money on behalf of Mintlayer, please be aware this is a scam.
- The only way to apply for roles is through the official links available on Mintlayer's website: mintlayer.com
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