Senior Commercial & Corporate Counsel at fomo Labs

Job description

ABOUT FOMO fomo is a fast-growing social trading platform redefining how investors discover, share, and execute market strategies. By merging real-time social dynamics with seamless trading functionality, we empower a global community of traders. As we scale rapidly, we are expanding our legal team to support major growth initiatives, strategic deals, and complex commercial execution. THE OPPORTUNITY We are seeking a proactive, business-minded Senior Commercial & Corporate Counsel to join fomo as our #2 attorney. In this role, you will work side-by-side with our General Counsel and executive leadership, taking primary ownership of commercial contracts and serving as a key legal lead on major strategic partnership negotiations. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role for an ambitious lawyer looking for significant ownership, senior exposure, and a clear trajectory in a fast-paced technology environment. 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.

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This is a high-visibility, high-impact role for an ambitious lawyer looking for significant ownership, senior exposure, and a clear trajectory in a fast-paced technology environment.
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.
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.
Location: On-site in our New York City office.

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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).

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