Senior Counsel

Capital markets are undergoing a fundamental shift. Assets that live in fragmented systems and manual workflows are moving onto blockchains, systems designed to move and store value more transparently and efficiently. While this unlocks more open and programmable financial systems, it also introduces significant complexity. For most users, interacting with this new infrastructure is still too difficult. Our client builds the infrastructure that powers consumer facing fintech applications, handling onboarding, account access and money movement so users can interact with blockchain based systems as seamlessly as they do with traditional finance. For fintech builders, they provide a best in class onboarding and deposit stack that drives conversion and unlocks user growth. They operate at the intersection of financial infrastructure, complex engineering and product experience. About the Role They are looking for a Senior Counsel to join the legal team who is hungry to work as an all purpose legal athlete, leading on commercial and transactional matters while touching on legal issues across the entire business. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you will own the rapid lifecycle of partnership and integration agreements, from client contact through signature, while growing into the broader legal function across regulatory, product, corporate governance, litigation, employment and other special matters. They are looking for an exceptional lawyer who is sharp with people, intuitively orients around genuine legal risks, and drafts clean and fast. This is a rare opportunity to work alongside and be mentored by a seasoned General Counsel in the industry. What You Will Do • Own commercial agreements. Draft, negotiate and close integration partnership agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs and other commercial documents at the pace the sales team demands • Support the full legal function. Work directly with the GC on regulatory analysis, product counselling, corporate governance, financing matters and employment issues as they arise, building fluency across the entire in house practice • Partner with business teams. Collaborate closely with Business Development, Product and Finance to translate commercial objectives into clear, protective legal terms • Leverage technology. Use AI and modern legal tools to accelerate drafting, research and review, maintaining exceptional quality while meeting aggressive turnaround expectations • Scale legal operations. Help build the processes, templates and playbooks that allow a lean legal team to support a rapidly scaling organisation Required Skills and Qualifications • JD from an accredited US law school, admitted to practice in at least one US jurisdiction • Two or more years at a top tier law firm with a focus on technology transactions, M&A or commercial contracts, ideally in a high volume, fast paced practice • Exceptional legal drafting skills with a commitment to clarity, precision and speed • Comfort operating in a high velocity environment where priorities shift and turnaround expectations are measured in hours, not days • Enthusiasm for using AI and technology tools to enhance legal work product and speed of delivery, without compromising accuracy • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust quickly with business counterparts Nice to Have • In house experience at a growth stage technology company • Familiarity with payments infrastructure, fintech or digital assets • Experience with cross border commercial agreements or international corporate structures • Background supporting enterprise sales teams on complex, multi stakeholder deals Compensation Base salary range of $180,000 to $250,000, shared in accordance with NYC pay transparency guidelines. The company aims to pay top of market and benchmarks compensation regularly. In addition to base salary, the total rewards package may include equity ownership, performance incentives and comprehensive benefits. Compensation is tailored by level, with offers based on impact, experience and skillset, while maintaining internal equity across the team. Why Join • Shape the future of payments and programmable money • Work with bleeding edge technology in a domain where innovation moves fast • Join a mission driven team focused on access, openness and trust • Be a key contributor rather than a cog. Your work will ship fast and matter • Collaborate with top tier protocols, builders and financial infrastructure providers Location and Work Environment Primarily in person at the company's New York headquarters, working together Monday to Thursday with optional work from home on Fridays.