Corporate / Commercial Counsel

5 days ago

New York, New York, United States Sei Labs Full time

About Sei

Sei Labs builds open sourced technology for the high-performance Sei Blockchain, the first parallelized EVM Layer 1 blockchain designed to scale with the industry. The unique optimizations built into Sei enable Web3 applications to reach Web2 level scale and performance, driving the mass adoption of digital assets.

The Sei Labs team is comprised of former Robinhood, Nvidia, Google, Databricks etc. veterans dedicated to onboarding the next billion users onto a vibrant ecosystem of applications.

Sei Labs has raised over $30M from top investors including Jump Crypto, Multicoin Capital, Coinbase Ventures, Distributed Global, Hudson River Trading, and Flow Traders.

Check out our website and docs for more details.

About the Role

Sei Labs is seeking a Corporate / Commercial Counsel to help build the operational and commercial backbone of one of the most innovative ecosystems in Web3. You'll work across the Sei organization and its partners, managing commercial contracts, vendor relationships, and day-to-day operational legal work — all while helping refine the systems that keep the legal team moving at startup speed.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, business-minded attorney eager to develop a broad skill set and grow into a more senior role in the crypto space.

Responsibilities
  • 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).
Qualifications
  • 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.

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.

  • M&A & Corporate Counsel

    3 days ago

    New York, New York, United States Robert Half Full time $120,000 - $200,000 per year

    We are looking for an experienced and driven M& A & Corporate Counsel to join our legal team in New York, New York. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in supporting the company's growth through strategic acquisitions and complex commercial projects. This position offers the opportunity to engage directly with senior leadership while managing...

  • Corporate Counsel

    1 day ago

    New York, New York, United States IHG Full time

    DescriptionRole PurposeUnder the guidance of a Vice President –Associate General Counsel or Senior Counsel, this Corporate Counsel provides legal counsel, support, and representation to the IHG Americas within the Franchise Licensing and Compliance domain. As part of a 30+ person Franchise Licensing and Compliance team, you will leverage your litigation...

  • Counsel, Corporate Affairs

    7 days ago

    New York, New York, United States A24 Full time $160,000 - $200,000 per year

    A24 is seeking an attorney to join our Legal and Business Affairs team to provide support to all of our business groups. You should be a motivated self-starter with a strong interest in intellectual property, film and television distribution, and general corporate legal matters. This role will provide clear, efficient, and contextualized legal counsel to...

  • Technology Commercial Legal Counsel

    3 days ago

    New York, New York, United States Tavily Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    About TavilyWe are building the search engine for AI agents. Our API is designed from the ground up to power RAG and real-time reasoning in AI systems. By connecting LLMs to high quality, trustworthy web content, we help developers build agents that are not only intelligent, but also informed.We work with some of the most innovative teams in AI, from small...

  • Corporate Counsel

    5 days ago

    New York, New York, United States Hack VC Full time $200,000 - $250,000 per year

    About Hack VCHack VC is a fast-growing web3 venture capital firm. We focus on early-stage investments in crypto infrastructure and networks. We are a tight-knit team that believes in autonomy, transparency, and fundamentals. In addition to our investment work, we run (), one of the largest global conferences and communities for blockchain programmers (130k+...

  • Commercial Counsel

    7 days ago

    New York, New York, United States Anthropic Full time $250,000 - $300,000 per year

    About AnthropicAnthropic's mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We want AI to be safe and beneficial for our users and for society as a whole. Our team is a quickly growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders working together to build beneficial AI systems.We are looking for...

  • Assistant Corporation Counsel

    18 hours ago

    New York, New York, United States City of New York Full time

    Job Description The New York City Law Department is accepting applications from applicants who graduated law school in December 2024 or will graduate in 2025 for entry level Assistant Corporation Counsel positions to start in the Fall of 2025. These attorneys will perform basic legal tasks appropriate to their level of education and experience and, until...

  • Commercial Counsel

    3 days ago

    New York, New York, United States Blockdaemon Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    We are seeking a highly motivated and business-mindedCommercial Counselto join our legal team and play a critical role in advancing Blockdaemon's mission by navigating the evolving legal landscape of blockchain infrastructure.In this role, you will advise on complex commercial transactions, partner closely with business teams, and help scale legal operations...

  • Senior Corporate Counsel

    4 days ago

    New York, New York, United States SeatGeek Full time $171,000 - $247,000 per year

    SeatGeek believes live events are powerful experiences that unite humans. With our technological savvy and fan-first attitude we're simplifying and modernizing the ticketing industry. The Senior Corporate Counsel will provide strategic support for a broad range of SeatGeek's general corporate matters, including corporate governance, securities law...

  • Commercial Legal Counsel

    7 days ago

    New York, New York, United States Page Executive Full time $185,000 - $220,000 per year

    Reporting directly to the Head of Legal - US of a rapidly growing international SaaS platform, the Legal Counsel will handle a wide range of high-volume SaaS, licensing, software and commercial agreements. The ideal candidate will have experience in-house at a B2B SaaS client. This role is hybrid and 3 days per week in New York City.Client DetailsSaaS...