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📅 Deadline

Rolling Basis (Official)

📍 Mode / Location

New York City Metropolitan Area, USA (Hybrid – 3 days/week in office)

💰 Stipend / Pay

Base salary range: USD $195,000 – $240,000 per annum; may include target bonus, equity grant, and benefits

🎓 Eligibility

J.D. or LL.B. from an accredited law school; active membership in good standing of a U.S. state bar (New York admission or eligibility to register as in-house counsel in New York preferred); 8+ years of experience at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house at a technology company; experience negotiating complex software or SaaS transactions; background in financial services, fintech, blockchain, cybersecurity, or crypto preferred.

🛡️ Category

In-House Counsel Job (Commercial/Technology)

Full Opportunity Brief

Commercial Counsel, AMER – Fireblocks (New York)

Contextual Overview

Fireblocks, a leading digital asset infrastructure platform trusted by major global financial institutions including BNY Mellon, BNP Paribas, ANZ Bank, and Revolut, is hiring a Commercial Counsel (AMER) based in New York City. This is a senior in-house legal role focused on commercial contracting for SaaS services, supporting the Americas Sales and Customer Success teams. The role sits within Fireblocks' global legal team and involves high-value transactions with leading financial institutions in the digital assets and fintech space.

Key Eligibility Criteria

J.D. or LL.B. from an accredited law school
Active membership in good standing of a U.S. state bar; New York admission preferred (or eligibility to register as in-house counsel in New York)
8+ years of experience at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house at a technology company
Demonstrated experience negotiating complex software or SaaS transactions
Background in financial services, fintech, blockchain, cybersecurity, or crypto (preferred)
Proficiency in managing competing priorities in a high-pressure environment
Experience using AI tools to create efficiencies within legal workstreams
Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

Draft and negotiate large commercial contracts including MSAs, SaaS agreements, SOWs, and NDAs with global financial institutions
Own the full review cycle from drafting and negotiation through closure
Structure and negotiate risk allocation and regulatory compliance provisions tailored to each transaction
Use AI tools to streamline complex reviews; refine legal templates and processes
Create sales training and enablement materials
Identify potential risks and recommend mitigants for escalation to senior leadership
Partner with procurement on high-risk vendor contract reviews
Support due diligence processes involving material commercial contracts
Advise stakeholders on legal risks, business strategies, and regulatory issues related to commercial transactions

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: USD $195,000 – $240,000 per annum (actual offer dependent on individual case)
May include a target bonus, competitive equity grant, and generous benefits package
Work Model: Hybrid – 3 days per week in office (New York)

Application Procedure

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Sign in or create a LinkedIn account to apply directly for the role.
Submit your application through the LinkedIn portal (application redirects off-site to Fireblocks' hiring system).