Hybrid Senior Commercial Legal Counsel

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About the role

  • Senior Commercial Counsel advising on legal aspects of digital asset innovation. Engaging in commercial law and contributing to key business strategies at Ledger.

Responsibilities

  • Playing a pivotal role in advising on diverse, critical business topics, spanning B2B and B2C transactional and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) engagements, marketing and disputes.
  • Leading the drafting and negotiation of critical commercial agreements with partners, key customers, and essential providers, building the commercial backbone of our operations.
  • Protecting the company by strategically managing key disputes and litigation, acting as a primary defender of the business in contentious matters.
  • Providing expert counsel on a broad spectrum of commercial law, including marketing, advertising, sales, consumer protection, IP licensing, and complex dispute resolution.
  • Acting as a key legal partner in the development of new go-to-market strategies, products, and services, ensuring legal soundness while fostering innovation and rapid scaling.
  • Optimizing legal operations by enhancing our legal processes: improving contract templates, streamlining documentation flows, and enhancing reporting and archiving systems.
  • Working seamlessly across the legal team and with crucial stakeholders in Sales, Finance, Marketing, Operations and Product, providing integrated, actionable legal advice that fuels our collective success.
  • Contributing directly to the development of internal tools, guidelines, and policies, helping to build the legal infrastructure for a rapidly evolving global leader.

Requirements

  • You bring at least 6-8 years of robust commercial legal experience, gained either in-house at a technology-driven company or within a top-tier law firm, with a proven track record across a diverse range of commercial matters.
  • Your written and verbal communication, drafting, and presentation skills in English are exemplary.
  • You have demonstrable experience managing international litigation and complex commercial disputes, capable of assessing risk and driving resolution.
  • You possess a blend of pragmatism and strategic thinking, capable of navigating ambiguity and providing clear, actionable legal advice in evolving scenarios.
  • You are proactive, self-motivated, and resilient, consistently taking initiative and effectively prioritizing multiple, high-impact matters in a dynamic environment.
  • You excel at building and nurturing strong, trusting relationships across all levels of an organization, fostering collaboration and influencing outcomes effectively.
  • You are detail-oriented with a sharp analytical mind, capable of quickly distilling complex legal issues into simple, understandable insights.
  • You are flexible, personable, and eager to embrace change, thriving in an innovative, rapidly scaling environment where new challenges are the norm.
  • You possess a foundational understanding of blockchain technology and Web3, or demonstrate a strong aptitude and eagerness for learning new technologies.

Benefits

  • Flexible work options - Our hybrid policy allows employees to work from home up to 3 times per week
  • Health & Wellness support - Health and Life Insurance.
  • Financial growth opportunities - Employees can become shareholders in Ledger as well as other financial benefits depending on your country of work.
  • Commuter allowance - Ledger offers a commuter allowance to contribute to your preferred means of transportation.
  • Learning & Development - A comprehensive suite of training solutions providing a personalised learning experience for every employee.

Job title

Senior Commercial Legal Counsel

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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