Commercial Counsel

Commercial Counsel

Requirements

• J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) and membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar
• 4+ years of legal experience, with a strong focus on technology transactions, commercial agreements, and/or blockchain-related matters. Experience in in-house and/or law firm environments
• Proven ability to manage multiple, high-priority projects and transactions under tight deadlines with minimal supervision
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills, with experience structuring deals in fast-paced, high-growth industries
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization and with external partners
• Demonstrated ability to advise on complex commercial issues in a strategic and pragmatic manner

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of complex commercial and corporate agreements with a focus on technology transactions, partnerships, and business development
• Manage, execute and directly negotiate transactions, including commercial partnerships, grant agreements, and investments in ecosystem projects
• Handle other corporate legal matters and investment agreements (SAFEs, preferred stock financings) and token-related agreements (SAFTs, warrants) and related blockchain and fintech transactions
• Provide strategic and practical legal advice to cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment between legal, commercial, and business priorities
• Collaborate closely with business development and other internal teams to develop scalable legal frameworks and processes
• Contribute to legal team projects on product, regulatory, and corporate governance matters as needed
• Remain current on relevant industry and regulatory developments, particularly in blockchain, fintech, and technology law

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred background in blockchain, fintech, or other innovative technology sectors