Corporate, Commercial Counsel
Sei Labs
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: New York • United States
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About the role
- Draft, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements (vendor, SaaS, partnership, grant, etc.).
- Support entity governance, board coordination, and cross-entity recordkeeping.
- Collaborate with the Operations team to establish service level agreements (SLAs) and internal workflows.
- Work closely with product and engineering teams to operationalize new initiatives and compliance frameworks.
- Help coordinate external counsel and special projects, including data protection and employment matters.
- Develop and refine internal processes for contract management and operational compliance (via Ironclad and other tools).
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school; 3–5 years of relevant experience at a law firm or in-house.
- Background in corporate or commercial transactions, ideally within SaaS, fintech, or Web3.
- Strong communicator with practical judgment and attention to detail.
- Comfortable balancing structure with startup agility.
- Passionate about technology, finance, and the future of decentralized systems.
Benefits
- Sei Labs and the Sei Development Foundation are equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
- All roles at Sei Labs and the Sei Development Foundation are subject to applicable local, state, federal, and international laws and regulations. Sei Labs and the Sei Development Foundation operate as independent entities with distinct governance, compliance, and operational structures. Employment with either organization does not constitute or imply affiliation, control, or shared liability between the two entities.
- Candidates should be aware that Sei operates in the rapidly evolving blockchain and digital asset industry. As such, certain roles may involve navigating complex and changing regulatory environments. By applying, candidates acknowledge the dynamic nature of this sector and the potential need to adapt to emerging regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements over time.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
contract managementcommercial agreementsnegotiationcompliance frameworksdata protectionemployment lawservice level agreementsinternal workflowsentity governancerecordkeeping
Soft Skills
strong communicatorpractical judgmentattention to detailbalancing structure with agilitycollaboration
Certifications
J.D.