Overview
A fast-growing global technology company specializing in blockchain infrastructure is seeking a highly motivated and business-minded Commercial Counsel to join their legal team. This role involves advising on complex commercial transactions, partnering closely with business teams, and helping scale legal operations within a dynamic and emerging industry.
This position is remote and open to candidates located anywhere in the United States, with a preference for those on the East Coast.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of complex commercial agreements, including SaaS, licensing, vendor, and partnership contracts.
- Advise sales, business development, and product teams on contract structures, risk allocation, and compliance matters.
- Provide legal guidance on go-to-market initiatives and product launches in regulated technology environments.
- Support the development and continuous improvement of contract templates, playbooks, and scalable legal processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including finance, compliance, and operations—to streamline deal execution and mitigate risk.
- Stay current on evolving regulations impacting digital assets, financial services, and technology transactions.
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school with active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar.
- 4–7 years of experience in commercial or technology transactions, ideally combining both law firm and in-house experience.
- Solid understanding of blockchain technology, digital assets, and evolving Web3 regulatory frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to independently negotiate, draft, and close complex commercial agreements.
- Strong business judgment with a pragmatic approach to balancing legal risk and operational efficiency in a fast-scaling organization.
- Exceptional communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Comfortable working cross-functionally with global teams across multiple time zones.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in fintech, SaaS, or emerging technology industries.
- Background in data privacy, intellectual property, or financial services law.
- Experience supporting international commercial operations.
- Prior work implementing or managing contract lifecycle tools.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $150,000 - $200,000 USD annually, determined by experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, and internal equity considerations.
- Equity compensation.
- Comprehensive benefits package including competitive health coverage, 401(k), flexible paid time off, and other perks supporting wellbeing and professional growth.
Location
This is a remote position open to candidates located anywhere in the United States, with a preference for those on the East Coast.