Senior Counsel, Product & Commercial
Ondo helps institutions and individuals access traditional financial assets on blockchain through tokenized US Treasuries and investment products.
Maintainer signals as of 9/2/2026
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About Ondo
Ondo brings traditional financial assets onchain through institutional-grade platforms and infrastructure. The protocol offers tokenized US Treasuries and investment products with daily yield distributions, while developing Ondo Chain, a Layer 1 blockchain optimized for real-world assets. Products include USDY for non-US investors and OUSG for qualified purchasers, supported by regulated custodians and audited smart contracts.
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About the Role
Advise product and engineering teams on blockchain-enabled financial products throughout their lifecycle, assess legal and regulatory considerations, negotiate commercial agreements, support strategic transactions, develop scalable legal processes, deliver training, and coordinate with external counsel.
Requirements
- JD degree from an accredited U.S. law school
- 5–8+ years of legal experience at a major law firm or high-growth blockchain, fintech, or financial services company
- Knowledge of U.S. securities laws and capital markets transactions
- Experience counseling product teams on financial, fintech, or blockchain-based products
- Knowledge of commercial transactions, securities, anti-money laundering, tax, and other financial laws and regulations
- Deep understanding of the blockchain industry
- Analytical, research, drafting, and negotiation skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Experience with corporate transactions, governance, financings, or mergers and acquisitions
Responsibilities
- Advise product and engineering teams on the development, launch, and operation of blockchain-enabled financial products
- Provide practical legal guidance throughout the product lifecycle
- Partner with cross-functional teams to identify legal and regulatory considerations and develop scalable solutions
- Advise on tokenized products, protocols, and related services
- Assess legal and regulatory implications of product features and strategic opportunities
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements
- Support strategic partnerships and commercial initiatives
- Provide guidance on marketing, promotional, and public communications
- Monitor legal, regulatory, and enforcement developments relevant to digital assets and financial services
- Ensure adherence to applicable legal and regulatory requirements
- Develop legal frameworks, templates, playbooks, and processes
- Prepare and deliver legal and compliance training
- Support corporate transactions, governance, financing, and strategic initiatives
- Coordinate with external legal counsel
Benefits
- Future token rights and/or equity
- Medical, vision, and dental benefits
- Flexible vacation policy
- Remote-first work