Legal Counsel

Overview

A technology company is seeking a Senior Counsel to lead and build the legal function. This role involves providing strategic legal advice and managing corporate governance, commercial agreements, regulatory strategy, product counseling, risk management, and strategic initiatives. The position reports to senior leadership and requires acting as a key legal advisor across multiple levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the legal function, overseeing corporate, commercial, product, regulatory, and compliance legal strategy
• Structure and execute complex transactions including M&A, investments, and joint ventures from diligence through closing
• Draft and negotiate bespoke commercial agreements with sophisticated counterparties in finance, technology, and digital assets
• Manage corporate governance including entity structuring, corporate records, governance processes, and global filings
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, product, and business teams to address complex legal issues and support initiatives, including equity and token-related matters

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar
• Minimum 7 years of relevant legal experience, including training at a leading law firm in corporate or transactional law
• In-house experience at a high-growth technology company is strongly preferred
• Proven track record leading complex corporate and commercial transactions in technology, payments, or financial services

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with venture-backed companies and investor-related legal processes
• Familiarity with legal issues related to digital assets, blockchain, or decentralized systems
• Background in regulated financial services or exposure to financial regulatory frameworks
• Experience with complex financial instruments, collateral arrangements, or insolvency-related matters

Skills and Attributes

• Deep expertise in corporate and transactional law with strong judgment and commercial pragmatism
• Proactive and ownership-driven approach, comfortable balancing strategy and execution
• Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex legal concepts and build trusted relationships
• Adaptable and curious, comfortable navigating ambiguity and emerging technologies
• Detail-oriented and process-driven with experience improving legal workflows and systems

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary with equity or token-based incentives
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• Flexible, remote-first work environment (U.S. preferred)
• Wellbeing allowance for physical and mental health
• Home office and equipment stipend
• Annual professional development budget
• Unlimited paid time off

Location

Remote within the U.S. preferred