Counsel, Commercial

Overview

A leading financial technology organization is seeking a Commercial Counsel to join their Business Legal team. This role focuses on leading the legal strategy for key payments partnerships, working on complex and precedent-setting transactions that drive growth in the crypto and fintech space. The position is remote-first with quarterly in-person working sessions.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and execute complex commercial agreements with strategic partners in payments and fintech, including innovative deal structures.
• Develop novel agreement frameworks and provide practical, business-focused legal advice balancing risk, speed, and flexibility.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Business Development, Sales, Product, Engineering, Finance/Tax, and Compliance teams to solve complex issues and close deals efficiently.
• Create scalable commercial playbooks and risk mitigation strategies to accelerate deal timelines and enhance business flexibility.
• Identify and address legal issues beyond core expertise by coordinating with internal specialists and external counsel.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal degree with an active license to practice law in a U.S. state.
• Minimum of 5 years of transactional legal experience in-house or at a top law firm.
• Proven expertise drafting, structuring, and negotiating complex commercial agreements with fintechs, banks, payment processors, payment networks, or payment issuers/acquirers.
• Experience navigating highly regulated financial services environments and translating regulatory changes into actionable commercial guidance.
• Ability to independently manage a high-volume deal pipeline while maintaining accuracy in drafting and risk assessment.
• Responsible use of generative AI tools with human oversight to improve workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $183,855 USD - $216,300 USD (varies by location).
• Total compensation may include equity, bonus eligibility, and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Additional Information

• Candidates may submit up to 3 applications within a 6-month period.
• The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
• Applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with applicable laws.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities upon request.
• The organization pilots AI tools for initial interview screening and interview note transcription but does not use AI for employment decisions.

Location

Remote-first with quarterly in-person working sessions (location details provided upon hiring).