Role in brief
FOMO Labs is looking for a Senior Commercial & Corporate Counsel to manage legal matters related to commercial agreements and corporate governance in their New York office. Candidates should have significant experience in contract negotiation and a strong understanding of commercial law.
About the role
FOMO Labs is a social trading platform that merges social dynamics with trading functionality, aiming to empower traders globally. As the company grows, it seeks to strengthen its legal team to support its expansion and manage complex commercial agreements.
In this role, the Senior Commercial & Corporate Counsel will draft and negotiate various agreements, advise cross-functional teams, and help refine legal processes. Success will involve effectively balancing legal protection with commercial objectives and facilitating rapid product innovation.
The listed salary range reflects a competitive compensation package for a senior legal role in a growing tech company.
Who this role suits
- A legal professional with a strong background in commercial contracts and corporate governance.
- Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage high-stakes negotiations with minimal supervision.
- A candidate with excellent communication skills, capable of advising diverse teams while balancing legal risks and business needs.
From the employer
Key Responsibilities
- Commercial Execution: Draft, review, negotiate, and close complex commercial agreements, including strategic partnerships, vendor contracts, enterprise licensing, data/API agreements, and marketing deals.
- Lead Deal Negotiation: Serve as the primary legal negotiator on high-stakes strategic partnership agreements, aligning legal protection with commercial objectives.
- Corporate Governance & Strategy: Support the General Counsel on general corporate matters, corporate governance, board preparation, subsidiary management, and potential debt or equity financings.
- Cross-Functional Advisory: Act as a trusted legal advisor to Marketing, Product, Operations, Business Development, and Finance teams to enable rapid product innovation while mitigating legal risk.
- Legal Operations & Process: Help build, refine, and scale internal legal workflows, standard contract templates, and negotiation playbooks.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and active bar admission in good standing in New York.
- 4 to 8 years of relevant legal experience, with strong emphasis on commercial contracts and foundational corporate experience.
- Prior experience in BigLaw, an in-house legal department at a tech company, or a hybrid of both.
- Proven track record of leading complex contract negotiations from start to finish with minimal supervision.
- Strong business acumen, with the ability to balance commercial priorities with legal risk management.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience in fintech, trading platforms, financial services, or consumer tech platforms.
- Familiarity or working knowledge of Web3, digital assets, or crypto technologies/regulations (not required, but a plus).
Compensation
- Base salary: $225,000 to $275,000
- Discretionary bonus: 10% to 30% of base salary
Work Culture & Environment
- Location: On-site in our New York City office.
Questions about this role
What is the remote work policy?
This position requires on-site work in the New York City office.
What qualifications are required?
Candidates must have a J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school, active bar admission in New York, and 4 to 8 years of relevant legal experience.
What is the salary range for this position?
The base salary ranges from $225,000 to $275,000, with potential discretionary bonuses of 10% to 30%.
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