Senior Commercial & Corporate Counsel

fomo Labs • New York, NY

5d • $225,000 - $275,000 • 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 fomo as its #2 attorney, working closely with 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 offers 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 a strong emphasis on commercial contracts and foundational corporate experience.
• Prior experience in BigLaw, an in-house legal department at a technology company, or a hybrid of both.
• A proven track record of leading complex contract negotiations from start to finish with minimal supervision.
• Strong business acumen and 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 technology platforms.
• Familiarity or working knowledge of Web3, digital assets, or crypto technologies and 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 as the primary legal negotiator on high-stakes strategic partnership agreements, aligning legal protection with commercial objectives.
• Support the General Counsel on corporate matters, corporate governance, board preparation, subsidiary management, and potential debt or equity financings.
• Advise Marketing, Product, Operations, Business Development, and Finance teams 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