Product Counsel Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• JD degree from an accredited U.S. law school
• 5-8+ years of legal experience at a major law firm and/or a high-growth blockchain, fintech, or financial services company
• Strong knowledge of U.S. securities laws and capital market transactions preferred, including experience on registered and exempt offerings, private placements, resale and transfer restrictions, disclosure requirements, exchange listing rules, broker-dealer and investment adviser considerations
• Significant experience counseling product teams and advising on the development, launch, and operation of financial, fintech, or blockchain-based products, with strong commercial transaction experience is preferred but not required
• Strong knowledge of commercial transactions as well as securities, anti-money laundering, tax, and other financial laws and regulations
• Deep understanding of the blockchain industry; knowledge of tokenization and real-world assets is a plus
• Excellent analytical, research, drafting, and negotiation skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner effectively across business, technical, and compliance teams
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with corporate transactions, governance matters, financings, or M&A is a plus

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting corporate transactions, governance matters, and strategic financings is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. securities laws and capital market transactions preferred, including experience on registered and exempt offerings, private placements, resale and transfer restrictions, disclosure requirements, exchange listing rules, broker-dealer and investment adviser considerations
• Significant experience counseling product teams and advising on the development, launch, and operation of financial, fintech, or blockchain-based products, with strong commercial transaction experience is preferred but not required
• Deep understanding of the blockchain industry; knowledge of tokenization and real-world assets is a plus
• Experience with corporate transactions, governance matters, financings, or M&A is a plus

Responsibilities

• Serve as legal advisor to product and engineering teams on the development, launch, and operation of blockchain-enabled financial products
• Provide practical legal guidance throughout the product lifecycle, from ideation and design through launch and ongoing operations
• Partner closely with product, engineering, compliance, business development, and marketing teams to identify legal and regulatory considerations and develop scalable solutions
• Advise on the structure, launch, and operation of tokenized products, protocols, and related services
• Assess legal and regulatory implications of new product features, initiatives, and strategic business opportunities
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements, including partnership, technology, vendor, licensing, service, and strategic collaboration agreements
• Support strategic partnerships and commercial initiatives by assessing legal and regulatory risks and developing pragmatic solutions
• Provide guidance and advice on marketing, promotional, and public communications
• Support Ondo’s AGC Product, AGC Commercial and other senior legal personnel
• Monitor developments in laws, regulations, and enforcement activity relevant to digital assets, tokenized assets, securities, and financial services
• Collaborate with compliance and business teams to ensure adherence to applicable legal and regulatory requirements
• Develop legal frameworks, templates, playbooks, and processes that enable efficient product development and business scaling
• Prepare and deliver trainings on legal and compliance issues
• Support corporate transactions, governance, financing, and other strategic initiatives as needed
• Coordinate with external legal counsel where appropriate

Benefits

• Competitive compensation including but not limited to salary, future token rights, and/or equity (according to your preferences)
• Full benefits (medical, vision, and dental)
• Flexible vacation policy (PTO)