Paxos
Senior Commercial Counsel
Remote - United States · Senior
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About the role
- You will translate legal, commercial, technology, and regulatory considerations into clear, actionable recommendations
- and help stakeholders anticipate issues before they become blockers.
- This role is expected to evolve as the business grows, so versatility, adaptability, and a willingness to take on new areas of work are critical.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert legal advice to senior finance and business development professionals on deal structure, risk allocation, approval paths, and practical options, translating legal complexity into clear recommendations that support business decisions.
- Build and improve scalable contract processes, clause libraries, playbooks, and self-service resources that help the business move faster while maintaining consistent legal standards.
- Spot patterns across matters, identify root causes, and design sustainable solutions rather than one-off fixes, turning recurring issues into lasting process improvements.
- Experience working cross-functionally on multiple projects under tight deadlines while building strong, trusted client relationships
Requirements
- Experience leading complex commercial negotiations from initial term sheet through final execution, with sound judgment on when to hold firm and when to compromise
- Commercial mindset with a deep understanding of practical business issues, and the ability to weigh legal risk against business objectives
- Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills, including the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly to non-lawyers
Company info
- The Commercial Legal team partners closely with Growth, Product, Finance, and other cross-functional stakeholders to help Paxos execute strategic partnerships and business priorities.
- From early-stage deal structuring through negotiation and execution, the team provides clear, pragmatic legal guidance that balances risk with business goals.
- The team's work spans a wide range of commercial relationships, including institutional clients, financial institutions, and technology partners, and plays a direct role in helping Paxos launch products and expand into new markets.
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