Nearfoundation
Ensures all documentation and contracts are complete and accessible Executes and tracks payments reliably Maintains operational oversight across HoS initiatives Creates structured, audit-ready systems Enables Governance leadership to focus on strategy rather than administration
HoS Foundation HoS Governance, and Head of Governance NEAR Foundation Legal NEAR Foundation Finance External stakeholders
Ensure all contracts, amendments, and supporting documents are properly executed and stored Maintain a centralized contract tracker Track approval workflows and ensure no agreements proceed without required sign-offs Ensure documentation is audit-ready and systematically organized Coordinate closely with Legal on contract lifecycle
Prepare and execute (crypto and FIAT) payment requests Ensure documentation and approvals are complete before payment processing Track payment status and reconcile commitments Maintain budget visibility across HoS activities Coordinate with Finance to ensure timely execution
Maintain a live overview of all HoS initiatives and commitments Track milestones, dependencies, and execution risks Flag delays, compliance gaps, or missing documentation Develop lightweight reporting dashboards for leadership
Design scalable operational workflows Create clarity around handoffs between Governance, Legal, and Finance Introduce structured templates and standards Reduce operational ambiguity and institutional risk
Operationally rigorous and detail-oriented Comfortable operating in governance- and legal-heavy environments Highly structured and process-driven Proactive and comfortable with ownership Calm under ambiguity and complexity Strong at cross-functional coordination
5+ years in operations, legal ops, program management, or similar Experience coordinating with Legal and Finance teams Experience managing contracts and documentation workflows Strong organizational and tracking skills High risk awareness and attention to detail Experience building or formalizing operational systems
Experience working in regulated or compliance-heavy environments, experience in compliance and legal operations is a strong advantage Experience in foundations, DAOs, or Web3 ecosystems, preferably in the NEAR ecosystem Exposure to governance frameworks We value
ECOSYSTEM-FIRST: always put the health and success of the ecosystem above any individual's interest OPENNESS: operate transparently and consistently share knowledge to build open communities PRAGMATISM OVER PERFECTION: find the right solution not the ideal solution and beat dogmatism by openly considering all ideas MAKE IT FEEL SIMPLE: strive to make the complex feel simple so the technology is accessible to all GROW CONSTANTLY: learn, improve and fail productively so the project and community are always becoming more effective
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