About this role
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
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Commercial Execution: Draft, review, negotiate, and close complex commercial agreements, including strategic partnerships, vendor contracts, enterprise licensing, data/API agreements, and marketing deals.
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Lead Deal Negotiation: Serve as the primary legal negotiator on high-stakes strategic partnership agreements, aligning legal protection with commercial objectives.
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Corporate Governance & Strategy: Support the General Counsel on general corporate matters, corporate governance, board preparation, subsidiary management, and potential debt or equity financings.
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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.
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Legal Operations & Process: Help build, refine, and scale internal legal workflows, standard contract templates, and negotiation playbooks.
Qualifications
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J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and active bar admission in good standing in New York.
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4 to 8 years of relevant legal experience, with strong emphasis on commercial contracts and foundational corporate experience.
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Prior experience in BigLaw, an in-house legal department at a tech company, or a hybrid of both.
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Proven track record of leading complex contract negotiations from start to finish with minimal supervision.
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Strong business acumen, with the ability to balance commercial priorities with legal risk management.
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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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Compensation: $225k - $275k
Location: New York, NY, USA
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