The Senior Corporate Counsel will lead M&A transactions, advise on equity matters, negotiate commercial contracts, and partner with internal teams to provide legal guidance.
About MoonPay 🌖💸
Hi, we’re MoonPay. We’re here to onboard the world to Web3.
Why? Because we think Web3 is a unique and democratising technology. It gives people back control of their money, digital identity, data, and property like nothing else before it.
What we do
We’re the leading infrastructure company in Web3. This means we offer our partners everything from payment solutions (we call them 'Ramps') to minting software for digital collectibles, like NFTs. And over 30 million people around the world now trust our products — just take a look on Trustpilot.
We’re also big on collaborations. And we've worked on stunts, drops, and partnerships with some of the world's most prestigious and forward-thinking brands.
But that’s not all. We have also built our own consumer app because we wanted to see if we could build a better Web3 account. It’s taken off in a big way, and we're working hard to continually improve it and to strive for perfection.
So whatever your background, we’re sure there’s something for you here. Come help us build the future of Web3 and digital ownership.
About the Opportunity ✍️
MoonPay is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to join as an integral part of the company's legal team. This is a high-impact role for a strategic, business-minded attorney with deep experience in corporate transactions, equity matters and commercial law. You’ll play a key role in advising on M&A, complex commercial agreements, fundraising and corporate governance matters, while also supporting a fast-growing, cutting-edge business operating in a highly dynamic regulatory environment. This role is ideal for a seasoned attorney who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth tech environment, with a strong preference for experience in crypto, fintech, or high-growth startups.
What you will do
- Lead and support M&A transactions, including structuring, due diligence, negotiation, and post-closing integration.
- Provide legal guidance on equity matters, including stock option plans and employee equity compensation.
- Advise on venture financings and other fundraising activities.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts, including vendor, partnership, SaaS, and service agreements.
- Counsel internal stakeholders on general corporate matters, including governance, compliance, and entity management.
- Partner cross-functionally with corporate development, enterprise, and executive teams to support strategic initiatives.
- Provide creative, innovative, and effective legal solutions for business stakeholders on routinely short timelines.
- Be an outstanding collaborator and work cross-functionally with colleagues in legal, compliance, finance, product and business operations.
- J.D. or LLM and active membership with a state bar and eligible to practice in any U.S. state.
- 8+ years of legal experience as outside counsel or in-house counsel (in-house counsel preferred but not required).
- Strong preference for crypto experience or technology start-up experience – but it is essential that this candidate is excited about having a seat at the table of history on developing legal jurisprudence around Web3.
- Strong background in M&A, equity financings, and strategic partnerships.
- Proficiency in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and advising on day-to-day business legal issues.
- Experience with stock plans and cap table management preferred but not required.
- Proven ability to independently manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Business-oriented legal thinker with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams on strategic partnerships.
- Ability to identify issues and suggest enhancements to form agreements, policies, procedures, and processes and help scale as the company grows.
- Ability to navigate through legal ambiguity with a high degree of focus.
What you will need
Most importantly, though, you will embody the core principles that everyone here at the MoonPay lives by. Our “BLOCK Values” are at the heart of everything we do - and they are…
B - Be Hungry
L - Level Up
O - Own It
C - Crypto Curious
K - Kaizen
MoonPay Perks
Equity package 📈
Unlimited holidays 🏝
Paid parental leave 🍼
Annual training budget 💻
Home office setup allowance 🪑
Monthly budget to spend on our products 💰
Working in a disruptive and fast-growing industry where the possibilities are endless 🚀
Freedom, autonomy and responsibility 💪
Research has shown that women are less likely than men to apply for this role if they do not have experience in 100% of these areas. Please know that this list is indicative, and that we would still love to hear from you even if you feel that you are only a 75% match. Skills can be learnt, diversity cannot.
Please let us know if you require any accommodations for the interview process, and we’ll do our best to provide assistance.
Commitment To Diversity
At MoonPay we believe that every voice matters. We strive to create a mindful and respectful environment where everyone can bring their authentic self to work, and experience a culture that is free of harassment, racism, and discrimination. That’s why we are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and are a proud equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including, but not limited to, hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, and leave of absence.
MoonPay is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. Please inform our Talent Team if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Please be aware that MoonPay does not request an AI-led interview without seeing a recruiter or team member from MoonPay on video call. We won't ask for your personal identification documents or any money from you during your interview process with us. Be fraud smart! If you receive an email - claiming to be from MoonPay - but from an email address ending in anything other than @moonpay.com, please be aware that this is not us.
Top Skills
Commercial Law
Corporate Law
Equity Matters
M&A
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