Senior Counsel, Contracts & Partnerships
Blockchain.com operates as a leading software platform in the digital asset sphere, aiming to pave the way for an open, inclusive, and unbiased financial future. We are seeking a qualified legal professional to fill the position of Senior Counsel, Contracts & Partnerships within our rapidly expanding team. This role involves providing legal counsel, negotiating contracts, and overseeing various contractual matters, including the establishment of a Contracts Management function in the Legal department. If you possess experience in a dynamic environment and wish to contribute to an innovative legal team within the realm of crypto currency, this opportunity is ideal for you.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with internal departments, including Legal & Compliance, the institutional division, and other business stakeholders to address contractual matters in alignment with company goals.
- Review, draft, negotiate, and advise on a range of business contracts such as alliances, strategic partnerships, client services, and vendor agreements.
- Assist in M&A transactions and strategic corporate developments, including due diligence, document preparation, closing procedures, and post-transaction integration.
- Develop protocols and practices within the Legal department to enhance efficiency in handling contractual affairs, including signing authorities across entities and execution processes.
- Establish a Contracts Management function to enhance business results and cultivate relationships both internally and externally.
- Proactively identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks.
- Coordinate with external legal counsel as needed.
Requirements
- Hold a JD/law degree and be admitted to the bar in at least one U.S. state or the UK.
- Possess 8+ years of relevant experience, with a preference for in-house background.
- Demonstrated high-performance legal expertise in an in-house environment.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, provide practical advice to clients, and exhibit strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
- Manage a complex workload while prioritizing tasks and foreseeing potential issues in a high-paced corporate setting.
- Anticipate legal concerns and design processes to address them proactively.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Track record of fostering productive connections with corporate leaders.
- Uphold high standards of ethics and integrity.
COMPENSATION & PERKS
- Competitive full-time salary, commensurate with experience, and equity in a prominent industry firm.
- Hybrid working model with opportunities for remote work and a prime office location in London.
- Unlimited vacation policy.
- Provided with Apple equipment.
- Opportunity to play a pivotal role in a rapidly expanding global tech company in an emerging sector.
- Flexible work culture.
Blockchain upholds diversity and inclusion in the workplace and serves as an equal opportunity employer. Discrimination of any kind is strictly prohibited based on protected characteristics as outlined by law. Hiring decisions are solely based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.