Senior Counsel, Governance & Securities

About Us: Fortitude, backed by DCG, is an institutional-scale, vertically integrated venture mining platform operating across the Proof-of-Work ecosystem and anchored in Zcash. The Company pairs self-mining operations with an owned data center footprint, a diversified power portfolio backed by competitive long-term contracts, and disciplined capital allocation to identify and scale high-conviction opportunities in emerging Proof-of-Work protocols, beginning with its leadership position in the Zcash network.

Position Overview: Fortitude is seeking a Senior Counsel, Governance & Securities (Director level) to join its legal team, reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer. Fortitude recently announced a business combination aiming to bring its leading, vertically integrated Zcash mining platform to the public markets. The Senior Counsel will be a core member of the team preparing the Company to operate as a public company, with primary responsibility for supporting SEC reporting, capital markets, and corporate governance matters. This role will serve as a key legal partner to the Chief Legal Officer, the Board of Directors and its Committees, and senior management. The Senior Counsel will help build and support the Company's public company infrastructure — including SEC reporting and disclosure processes, Section 16 and insider trading compliance programs, Board and Committee processes, and governance policies. This is a hands‑on role suited to an attorney who is equally comfortable drafting an SEC filing, preparing Board materials, and building the checklists, calendars, and workflows that keep a public company on track. The ideal candidate is a seventh‑year or more senior securities and corporate governance attorney with strong law firm training, including meaningful practical experience with public company readiness work such as IPOs, de‑SPAC transactions or other business combinations, and building reporting and governance programs for newly public companies.

Location: Remote – Eastern US.

Key Responsibilities: Public Company Readiness

Qualifications: Juris Doctor from an ABA‑approved institution.

Preferred Qualifications: Significant experience drafting, reviewing, and coordinating SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8‑K, proxy statements, registration statements, and earnings releases. Strong knowledge of SEC regulations, securities laws, Section 16, and stock exchange listing standards. Experience supporting Boards of Directors and Board Committees, including preparing Board materials, minutes, and resolutions, and managing the annual stockholder meeting. Experience advising on capital markets transactions, including debt and equity offerings. Demonstrated ability to partner with business stakeholders, manage disclosure processes, and meet regulatory filing deadlines. Proven ability to work independently in a lean, evolving environment and help build the SEC reporting and governance functions of a newly public company. Exposure to energy, power, infrastructure, data centers, or crypto/digital assets is a plus. Work Environment Fortitude operates as a lean, fast‑moving team, and this role is no exception. As the Company builds out the infrastructure, processes, and governance required of a public company, the Senior Counsel should expect a hands‑on, high‑velocity environment where priorities move quickly and the function is being built in real time. Depending on location, this role will work from a Company office or a home office environment. At a minimum, quarterly travel to the Company's Stamford, CT location may be required. Additional travel should be expected as needed to support Board meetings and other business needs. Fortitude Mining takes pride in an environment that puts our team at the center. We believe a strong culture built around our people sets the foundation for how we operate as a business. Employees have opportunities to share thoughts, opinions, and ideas through regular company meetings, town halls, and team events. We emphasize the importance of each individual through engagement, teamwork, and creating an environment where everyone feels part of the team. Fortitude Mining is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, marital status, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other non‑merit‑based factors protected under federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.