Commercial Counsel

Recruitment Room - Global; France; À distance; EUR 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading blockchain infrastructure platform is hiring a Commercial Counsel to manage all legal matters related to contracts. This remote-first role prefers candidates based in France or nearby and requires 5+ years of experience in commercial law. Responsibilities include drafting agreements, advising teams on compliance, and managing legal operations while supporting business growth. Competitive compensation includes an annual salary and stock options, with additional benefits like healthcare and flexible hours.

Prestations

50–150 stock options

Healthcare

Pension plan

Travel expense coverage

Flexible hours

Training reimbursements

Qualifications

• 5+ years in commercial or contracts law, preferably in-house.
• Experience with SaaS, fintech, or blockchain contracts.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsabilités

• Draft and negotiate SaaS agreements, NDAs, and vendor contracts.
• Support deal flow and growth initiatives across teams.
• Ensure compliance with fintech and crypto regulations.

Connaissances

Commercial law expertise

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Fluent English

Formation

Admitted to practice law in France, EU, or US

Description du poste

Commercial Counsel – Blockchain & Fintech Legal Strategy

Remote – Must be based in the European Union (remote-first, office optional). France/Paris or nearby is strongly preferred. Full-Time | €80,000–€120,000 + Equity | 5+ Years Experience | Legal & Compliance

Role Overview

A fast-growing blockchain infrastructure platform is hiring a Commercial Counsel to lead all contract-related legal matters across global operations. This is a hands-on, high-impact role supporting sales, product, and operations teams while balancing legal risk with business velocity. You’ll draft and negotiate commercial agreements, build scalable legal processes, and ensure compliance with fintech and crypto regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate SaaS agreements, NDAs, MSAs, DPAs, and vendor contracts
• Support deal flow and growth initiatives across sales and product teams
• Oversee vendor onboarding, including KYB and due diligence
• Develop playbooks, templates, and scalable contract workflows
• Advise internal teams on legal risks, obligations, and compliance
• Ensure alignment with data protection, financial, and crypto regulatory frameworks
• Collaborate with external counsel and manage legal operations efficiently

Ideal Candidate

• 5+ years in commercial or contracts law (preferably in-house)
• Admitted to practice law in France, EU, or US (multi-jurisdictional expertise a plus)
• Strong experience with complex B2B agreements
• Familiarity with SaaS, fintech, or blockchain contracts
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Pragmatic, business-minded approach to legal strategy
• Fluent in English; French is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• €80,000–€120,000 annual salary
• 50–150 stock options (4-year vesting)
• Healthcare, pension plan, and travel expense coverage
• Remote-first setup with optional office access
• Equipment provided: MacBook Pro + essentials
• Additional perks: flexible hours, retreats, parental leave, training reimbursements

Interview Process

• Intro call with Co-CEO (30 min)
• Personality and cognitive tests (45 min)
• Panel interview: commercial law, work ethics, culture fit (120 min)
• Final interview with management (30 min)

Equal Employment Opportunity statement: This company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.