Senior Commercial Counsel

Cyclops

Senior Commercial Counsel managing contracts, compliance, and licensing for Cyclops’ stablecoin payments platform. Partnering with commercial, product, and leadership teams to enable regulated global payments growth.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commercial legal work, including drafting and negotiating agreements, compliance support, and regulatory requirements. Proficient in providing practical legal guidance and managing corporate governance matters in a fast-paced environment.

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Commercial Contracting ExperienceCorporate Governance KnowledgeRegulatory Compliance SupportLegal Risk ManagementClear Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Drafting AgreementsNegotiating ContractsCorporate GovernanceRegulatory ComplianceData Privacy LawAML/Sanctions KnowledgeEmployment LawTax LawLicensing ApplicationsRisk Assessment

Soft Skills

Sound JudgmentPractical Problem SolvingAutonomous Work StyleActionable Advice Delivery

Certifications & Qualifications

Law Degree (JD or Equivalent)Admission to Practice in Relevant Jurisdiction

Industry Keywords

Crypto ProductsPayments InfrastructureMoney Transmission (MTL/MSB)MiCA Regulatory RegimesBitlicenseEU PSD2Corporate HousekeepingBoard MaterialsEquity/Options GrantsStablecoins

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own commercial legal work, along with corporate and compliance support
Draft, review, and negotiate client, partner, vendor, and intercompany agreements
Serve as the primary legal point of contact for commercial deals from term sheet through signature and beyond
Build and improve contract templates, playbooks, and processes
Partner with commercial, product, and leadership teams to identify legal risk and provide pragmatic solutions
Support sales and client service teams in closing deals by addressing client legal, compliance, and security concerns
Support regulatory and licensing requirements connected to U.S. MTL/MSB and Bitlicense authorizations and EU MiCA and PSD2 authorizations
Advise on data privacy, AML/sanctions, Travel Rule, marketing, employment law, and tax law matters
Translate regulatory obligations into practical guidance and contract terms for internal teams and product teams
Support corporate governance and entity matters, including board materials, equity and option grants, and financing
Handle corporate housekeeping and maintain corporate records
Manage outside counsel work, spending, and relationships
Provide weekly and ad hoc updates to the Co-Founder & President on deals and key legal matters

Requirements

What you’ll need

A law degree (JD or equivalent)
Admission to practice or being in good standing in a relevant jurisdiction
5–8 years of relevant legal experience, in-house or at a reputable law firm
Strong commercial contracting experience, independently drafting and negotiating client, partner, and vendor agreements
Working knowledge of corporate matters, including governance, board materials, and equity/options
Comfort supporting compliance and licensing obligations
Familiarity with crypto and/or payments products, counterparties, and regulatory context
Sound judgment and a practical, risk-weighted approach
Clear communication and ability to give crisp, actionable advice to non-lawyers
Ability to work autonomously in a remote, fast-paced, early-stage environment
Preferred: direct experience with money transmission (MTL/MSB) and/or MiCA regulatory regimes
Preferred: exposure to stablecoins, digital assets, or payments infrastructure
Preferred: experience as an early or first legal hire and building processes from scratch
Preferred: support-level familiarity with licensing applications and regulatory engagement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off
Company holidays
Company-issued laptop
$300 for Technology Accessories
Annual In-Person Full-Team Meetup