Commercial Legal Counsel (3-Month Contract)

Skills

About the Role

You will work closely with Commercial, Product, Compliance, Regulatory, Finance and Operations teams to structure, review and negotiate complex and bespoke commercial and partnership agreements. You will own transactions end-to-end with minimal supervision, advise stakeholders on contractual and legal risks, and help improve contracting processes and templates.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer in a common law jurisdiction with at least 5 years of relevant legal experience
• Strong commercial contracts experience in-house and/or at a reputable law firm
• Independent drafting, reviewing, structuring and negotiating of complex agreements
• Strong business acumen and practical commercial judgment
• Ability to manage multiple transactions with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong time management and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Available to start as soon as possible and commit to a minimum 3-month contract

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting, structuring, reviewing, negotiation and execution of complex commercial and partnership agreements in payments, fintech and Web3
• Handle agreements with banks, payment service providers, exchanges, wallets, custodians, fintech companies and other digital asset partners
• Own commercial transactions and contract negotiations end-to-end with minimal supervision
• Partner with Commercial, Product, Compliance, Regulatory, Finance and Operations teams to identify risks and reflect legal considerations in agreements
• Provide timely and practical advice on contractual obligations and commercial legal matters
• Advise management on complex client and partnership matters and related risks
• Communicate complex legal considerations clearly to different audiences
• Improve contracting processes, templates, playbooks and procedures