Commercial Counsel at Stellar Development Foundation

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, FinTechIndustries

Requirements

At least four (4) full years of relevant law firm and/or in-house experience in a legal role focused on transactional, commercial, and corporate law, preferably focusing on blockchain, payments, fintech, or financial services
Experience advising teams on dynamic, complex legal issues
Excellent problem-solving, judgment, communication (written and oral), and interpersonal skills
Autonomy and ability to identify and assess risk and provide tailored recommendations for risk mitigation
Ability to present complex legal issues in a clear, concise manner to provide results-oriented legal advice
Ability to effectively organize, prioritize, and manage diverse stakeholders and time-sensitive projects
Ability to thrive and innovate in a fast-paced, dynamic industry
Sound business judgment, intellectual creativity, and a willingness to navigate an evolving legal environment
A team player with a “go-getter” attitude, ready to jump into projects (large and small) to help SDF succeed
Keen interest in the industry and in the mission of SDF
A J.D. and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar. Must be a US-based attorney

Responsibilities

Draft, negotiate, and manage a diverse portfolio of commercial agreements for a growing organization, including services agreements, SaaS agreements, sponsorship agreements, leases, confidentiality arrangements, grants, consultancies, strategic partnerships, and more
Provide comprehensive legal support across the organization
Provide legal support to senior attorneys on a variety of commercial deals, including joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and debt and equity investments
Scope and conduct legal due diligence of potential transactions and counterparties; assist with other compliance processes such as KYC, sanctions checks, and legal onboarding requests
Design and execute on legal and compliance requirements for new funding and award programs introduced at SDF, providing dedicated legal support to the Ecosystem Team on commercial matters
Advise on new and innovative ways for SDF to support the growth and development of the Stellar ecosystem in accordance with its mandate
Help develop operational processes and tools to empower SDF to move quickly and execute effectively, while mitigating risks and maintaining a strong commitment to compliance; this includes creating scalable, self-serve resources for internal clients and partners (e.g., playbooks, guidelines, templates)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Contract DraftingContract NegotiationCommercial AgreementsSaaS AgreementsSponsorship AgreementsStrategic PartnershipsJoint VenturesRegulatory ComplianceBlockchain LawCryptocurrencySmart ContractsTokenizationDeFiWeb3

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Commercial Counsel position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote position or what is the location requirement?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What experience is required for this role?

At least four full years of relevant law firm and/or in-house experience in a legal role focused on transactional, commercial, and corporate law is required.

What is the company culture like at Stellar Development Foundation?

SDF offers a supportive and friendly company culture where you will work alongside a team of talented attorneys and policy professionals in a fast-paced industry.

What makes a strong candidate for the Commercial Counsel role?

A proactive, business-oriented attorney with at least four years of transactional, commercial, and corporate law experience who can draft, negotiate commercial agreements and provide legal support across business teams.

Stellar Development Foundation

Nonprofit providing open-source financial access

About Stellar Development Foundation

Stellar Development Foundation focuses on creating an open financial platform that allows users to send, save, and receive money with low fees. The platform uses blockchain technology to ensure that transactions are secure and transparent. Unlike many traditional financial services, Stellar aims to make financial access available to everyone, including individuals and businesses, regardless of their location. The foundation generates revenue through transaction fees and partnerships with financial institutions, which helps support its mission of promoting financial inclusion and reducing barriers to accessing financial services.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$2.9MTotal Funding

SEEDCompany Stage

Fintech, Social Impact, Crypto & Web3Industries

201-500Employees