Legal Counsel responsible for drafting and negotiating commercial agreements at blockchain firm Tempo. Collaborating with business leaders and navigating relationships in the fintech space.
Responsibilities
Lead commercial contracting for Partnerships/BD, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating everything from complex deals to NDAs.
Serve as a strategic advisor to GTM leadership—helping evaluate deal structures, identifying risks, and offering pragmatic solutions aligned with business goals.
Develop contract management processes, templates, playbooks, and negotiation frameworks to improve speed and consistency.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve issues related to IP, privacy, security, open-source software, and more.
Support broader legal initiatives including outside counsel management and other operational needs.
Monitor developments in crypto, fintech, and tradfi to advise the business on trends and evolving legal standards.
Anything else that needs doing!
Requirements
J.D. and admission on at least one U.S. state bar
8+ years of legal experience, including substantial time in-house or working directly with clients at a high growth startup or technology company
Deep experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements with both startups and enterprise customers
Strong familiarity with crypto, blockchain, fintech, or digital assets
Ability to balance legal risk with practical business judgment.
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