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Commercial Counsel

Aptos Labs
Palo Alto, New York
Full time
$196,000 - $250,000 per year

Overview

Department

Legal

Job type

Full time

Compensation

$196,000 - $250,000 per year

Location

Palo Alto, New York

Company size

Mature [ 50+ employess ]

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Aptos Labs seeks an exceptional Commercial Counsel to support legal matters related to blockchain initiatives, focusing on commercial and corporate transactions. This role involves drafting, negotiating agreements, and advising on strategic partnerships.

Requirements

  • J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) and membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar
  • 4+ years of legal experience, with a strong focus on technology transactions, commercial agreements, and/or blockchain-related matters. Experience in in-house and/or law firm environments
  • Proven ability to manage multiple, high-priority projects and transactions under tight deadlines with minimal supervision
  • Strong negotiation and drafting skills, with experience structuring deals in fast-paced, high-growth industries
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization and with external partners
  • Demonstrated ability to advise on complex commercial issues in a strategic and pragmatic manner
  • Preferred background in blockchain, fintech, or other innovative technology sectors

    • Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of complex commercial and corporate agreements with a focus on technology transactions, partnerships, and business development
  • Manage, execute and directly negotiate transactions, including commercial partnerships, grant agreements, and investments in ecosystem projects
  • Handle other corporate legal matters and investment agreements (SAFEs, preferred stock financings) and token-related agreements (SAFTs, warrants) and related blockchain and fintech transactions
  • Provide strategic and practical legal advice to cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment between legal, commercial, and business priorities
  • Collaborate closely with business development and other internal teams to develop scalable legal frameworks and processes
  • Contribute to legal team projects on product, regulatory, and corporate governance matters as needed
  • Remain current on relevant industry and regulatory developments, particularly in blockchain, fintech, and technology law

    • Benefits

  • 100% insurance premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents (US Employees)
  • Equipment of your choice
  • Flexible vacation time, 11 holidays, and floating company days off
  • Competitive Salary
  • Equity (RSUs) (US employees)
  • Protocol Token Grants
  • 401k matching (US Employees)
  • Fun and inclusive in-person and digital events
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