Senior Commercial Legal Counsel

Responsibilities

• Playing a pivotal role in advising on diverse, critical business topics, spanning B2B and B2C transactional and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) engagements, marketing and disputes.
• Leading the drafting and negotiation of critical commercial agreements with partners, key customers, and essential providers, building the commercial backbone of our operations.
• Protecting the company by strategically managing key disputes and litigation, acting as a primary defender of the business in contentious matters.
• Providing expert counsel on a broad spectrum of commercial law, including marketing, advertising, sales, consumer protection, IP licensing, and complex dispute resolution. You'll tackle novel legal questions where established precedents are still being written.
• Acting as a key legal partner in the development of new go-to-market strategies, products, and services, ensuring legal soundness while fostering innovation and rapid scaling.
• Optimizing legal operations by enhancing our legal processes: improving contract templates, streamlining documentation flows, and enhancing reporting and archiving systems. Your work will directly contribute to greater efficiency and compliance across the organization.
• Working seamlessly across the legal team and with crucial stakeholders in Sales, Finance, Marketing, Operations and Product, providing integrated, actionable legal advice that fuels our collective success.
• Contributing directly to the development of internal tools, guidelines, and policies, helping to build the legal infrastructure for a rapidly evolving global leader.

Requirements

• We're looking for a highly accomplished and adaptable commercial lawyer ready to thrive in a fast-paced, pioneering environment.
• You bring at least 6-8 years of robust commercial legal experience , gained either in-house at a technology-driven company or within a top-tier law firm, with a proven track record across a diverse range of commercial matters.
• Your written and verbal communication, drafting, and presentation skills in English are exemplary . You can articulate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely to diverse international teams and stakeholders.
• You have demonstrable experience managing international litigation and complex commercial disputes , capable of assessing risk and driving resolution.
• You possess a blend of pragmatism and strategic thinking , capable of navigating ambiguity and providing clear, actionable legal advice in evolving scenarios.
• You are proactive, self-motivated, and resilient , consistently taking initiative and effectively prioritizing multiple, high-impact matters in a dynamic environment.
• You excel at building and nurturing strong, tru

Benefits

Additional Information

About Ledger We're a team of experts pushing the limits of what's possible, united by our common goal to unlock true freedom through digital ownership, making technology accessible for all. We believe in a world where users, creators and enterprises manage their value with ownership and freedom. Our curiosity drives us to innovate, empowering individuals on a global scale. We believe change is constant and our team moves forward as one, with a culture of problem-solving where every employee is empowered and supported to challenge tradition and create solutions. Our mission is simple: to make self-custody accessible and give people the keys to their own financial futures. If you want to make a true impact, we want you to join us at Ledger. At Ledger, we're proud to be the global platform for digital assets and Web3, with over 20% of the world's crypto assets secured through our Ledger devices. With our headquarters in Paris, and offices in Vierzon, Grenoble, Montpellier, London, Portland, Geneva, Zurich and Central Singapore, we have a team of around 600 professionals developing a variety of products and services to enable individuals and companies to securely buy, store, swap, grow and manage crypto assets - including the Ledger hardware wallets line with more than 7.5 millions units already sold in 200 countries. The team: This is a strategic role where you'll report directly to the Senior Legal Director, joining a dynamic team of talented lawyers. You'll operate at the forefront of legal and commercial innovation, navigating the rapidly evolving blockchain and crypto industry where you'll help write the rules of tomorrow. As a Senior Commercial Counsel, you won't just advise; you'll be a strategic legal architect at the forefront of digital asset innovation. You'll dive deep into complex, often uncharted, legal territory, directly impacting how we secure digital ownership for millions worldwide.

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