Senior Commercial & Corporate Counsel

fomo Labs • New York City, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

fomo is a fast-growing social trading platform combining real-time social dynamics with trading functionality. The company is expanding its legal team to support growth initiatives, strategic deals, and complex commercial execution.

The Senior Commercial & Corporate Counsel will join as fomo’s #2 attorney, working alongside the General Counsel and executive leadership. The role has primary ownership of commercial contracts and serves as a key legal lead on strategic partnership negotiations. It is a high-visibility role with significant ownership and senior exposure in a fast-paced technology environment.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school.
• 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 technology company, or a combination of both.
• Track record of leading complex contract negotiations from start to finish with minimal supervision.
• Strong business acumen and 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 technology platforms.
• Familiarity or working knowledge of Web3, digital assets, or cryptocurrency technologies or regulations.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and close complex commercial agreements, including strategic partnerships, vendor contracts, enterprise licensing, data/API agreements, and marketing deals.
• Lead negotiations for high-stakes strategic partnership agreements, aligning legal protections with commercial objectives.
• Support the General Counsel on corporate matters, including corporate governance, board preparation, subsidiary management, and potential debt or equity financings.
• Advise Marketing, Product, Operations, Business Development, and Finance teams on legal matters to enable product innovation while mitigating legal risk.
• Build, refine, and scale internal legal workflows, standard contract templates, and negotiation playbooks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree