Commercial Counsel

Blockdaemon

United States Full-Time USD 150k - 200k /yr 2026-07-06

About Blockdaemon

Blockdaemon powers the blockchain economy with its suite of industry-leading infrastructure solutions. As a globally established, ISO-27001 certified partner with extensive protocol coverage, Blockdaemon offers technical depth, industry-leading SLAs, 70+ global points of presence through 10+ cloud and bare metal providers, and 24/7 support for an unmatched institutional-grade experience. They provide integrated business solutions to exchanges, custodians, crypto platforms, financial institutions, and developers using an end-to-end suite of blockchain tools, including dedicated nodes, APIs, staking, liquid staking, MPC tech, and more. Blockdaemon empowers its customers to quickly and easily scale without compromising security or compliance. They are a globally distributed team and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the Position

Introduction

Blockdaemon is seeking a highly motivated and business-minded Commercial Counsel to join its legal team. This role is critical in advancing Blockdaemon's mission by navigating the evolving legal landscape of blockchain infrastructure. You will advise on complex commercial transactions, partner closely with business teams, and help scale legal operations for a fast-growing global technology company at the forefront of blockchain innovation.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of complex commercial agreements, including SaaS, licensing, vendor, and partnership contracts.
Advise sales, business development, and product teams on contract structures, risk allocation, and compliance matters.
Provide legal guidance on go-to-market initiatives and product launches in regulated technology environments.
Support the development and continuous improvement of contract templates, playbooks, and scalable legal processes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams — including finance, compliance, and operations — to streamline deal execution and mitigate risk.
Stay current on evolving regulations impacting digital assets, financial services, and technology transactions.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school with active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar.
7-10 years of experience in commercial or technology transactions, ideally combining both law firm and in-house experience.
Solid understanding of blockchain technology, digital assets, and evolving Web3 regulatory frameworks.
Demonstrated ability to independently negotiate, draft, and close complex commercial agreements.
Strong business judgment with a pragmatic approach to balancing legal risk and operational efficiency in a fast-scaling organization.
Exceptional communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Comfortable working cross-functionally with global teams across multiple time zones.

Nice to Have

Experience in fintech, SaaS, or emerging technology industries.
Background in data privacy, intellectual property, or financial services law.
Experience supporting international commercial operations.
Prior work implementing or managing contract lifecycle tools.

Benefits

Base salary range: $150,000 - $200,000 USD annually, determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, and internal equity.
Equity compensation.
Comprehensive benefits package including competitive health cover, 401k, flexible paid time off, and other perks designed to support well-being and professional growth.