Member of Legal, Vendor Counsel

Overview

This role involves serving as Vendor Counsel within the Legal team of a leading digital asset platform that enables institutional participation in crypto through custody, staking, trading, governance, and settlement services. The organization operates a federally chartered crypto bank and has a global presence including offices in the U.S., Singapore, and Portugal.

Responsibilities

• Provide negotiation support and legal expertise for vendor contracts, focusing on vendor and partnership agreements, privacy, data, and trademark matters.
• Drive the quality and efficiency of the Legal department’s vendor contracting function.
• Draft and negotiate contracts that are durable and aligned with industry standards, balancing legal risk and commercial fairness.
• Manage the entire contract lifecycle including negotiation, execution, and implementation.
• Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to complex legal issues, suggesting creative solutions.
• Collaborate with Global Lead Counsel and Commercial Legal teams to ensure high-quality legal output.
• Stay informed on industry norms and contribute to setting standards for agreements.
• Participate in hiring processes including referrals, interviews, and recruiting events.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, providing clear guidance on strategic legal issues.
• Foster positive working relationships and contribute to cross-functional projects.

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in contractual negotiations, particularly vendor and partnership agreements.
• Working knowledge of privacy, data protection, and trademark law.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritize tasks, and apply sound judgment with limited supervision.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and build rapport with senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing the full contract lifecycle.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities to address diverse and complex legal issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest or enthusiasm for the evolution of financial systems, exemplified by cultural references such as the "Hamilton" soundtrack (optional).

Compensation & Benefits

Details on compensation and benefits are not specified in the description.

Location

The organization has offices in San Francisco, New York, Porto (Portugal), Singapore, and Sioux Falls (South Dakota). The specific location for this role is not stated.