Commercial Counsel

MLabs; Paris; Hybride; EUR 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A blockchain infrastructure firm is seeking a Commercial Counsel to manage contract-related legal matters and ensure compliance within the fintech and crypto landscapes. The role involves drafting complex agreements, advising stakeholders, and maintaining regulatory compliance. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in commercial law, be fluent in English, and possess a pragmatic mindset. The position is remote-first, allowing flexibility within the European Union.

Prestations

Healthcare coverage

Pension plan

Equipment provision

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial or contracts law, ideally in-house.
• Fluent in English; French is a plus.
• Proven understanding of SaaS, fintech, or blockchain contracts.

Responsabilités

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements.
• Develop scalable contract processes to expedite deals.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Conduct due diligence checks for vendor onboarding.
• Advise stakeholders on legal risks and obligations.
• Manage external counsel workflows when needed.

Connaissances

Contract drafting and negotiation

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Pragmatic mindset

Excellent communication

Formation

Admitted to practice law in France, EU, or US

Description du poste

Commercial Counsel - Blockchain Infrastructure

Location: Remote - Must be in the European Union (remote‑first, office optional). France/ Paris or as close as possible, is always preferred.

Compensation: $95K - $140K

Join a stellar team of leaders and experts building the backbone of blockchain wallet infrastructure for the next financial era. We are hiring a Commercial Counsel to own and drive all contract‑related legal matters for our platform. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will play a hands‑on, critical role in supporting our international growth while ensuring compliance within the fintech and crypto regulatory landscape.

This is a high‑autonomy role where you will be directly responsible for accelerating deal flow while protecting the company’s interests. You will act as a key partner to our Sales, Product, and Operations teams, responsible for building the scalable legal foundation that supports our expansion across the globe.

Responsibilities

• Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of complex commercial agreements, including SaaS agreements, NDAs, MSAs, DPAs, partnership deals, and vendor contracts.
• Process & Efficiency: Develop and maintain playbooks, templates, and scalable contract processes to help deals close faster.
• Compliance Oversight: Ensure alignment with applicable data protection, financial, and crypto regulatory frameworks.
• Due Diligence: Oversee the legal aspects of the vendor onboarding process, including conducting Know Your Business (KYB) and other due diligence checks.
• Business Advisory: Advise internal stakeholders on contract risks, obligations, and compliance, ensuring a pragmatic balance between legal risk and business goals.
• External Counsel Management: Collaborate with and efficiently manage external counsel workflows when needed.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years experience in commercial or contracts law, preferably in an in‑house setting.
• Admittance: Admitted to practice law in France, the EU, or the US (multi‑jurisdictional expertise is a strong plus).
• Negotiation Skills: Strong track record drafting and negotiating complex B2B commercial agreements.
• Industry Familiarity: Familiarity with contracts specific to SaaS, fintech, or blockchain sectors is preferred.
• Mindset: Pragmatic mindset with the ability to balance speed, risk, and core business priorities.
• Communication: Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Language: Fluent in English (French is a plus).

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: Competitive salary range of €80,000–€120,000 per year (full‑time).
• Equity: Meaningful equity package (50–150 stock options vested over 4 years).
• Location: European Union (Remote‑First), with office optionality.
• Perks: Comprehensive Healthcare, pension plan, and coverage for travel expenses.
• Equipment: Provided with a MacBook Pro + essential equipment.
• Impact: Direct reporting line to the CEO, offering high visibility and influence over the company’s growth and risk strategy.

Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all candidates. If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. We genuinely appreciate your interest and wish you the best in your job search.

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