This role is ideal for a seasoned legal professional with at least 6 years of experience, particularly those who have worked in-house at high-growth tech firms
Work type: remote
Location: New York City, Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, Atlanta, US-Remote
Salary: $196,000 – $294,000/yr
Type: Full-time
This role is ideal for a seasoned legal professional with at least 6 years of experience, particularly those who have worked in-house at high-growth tech firms or within a top-tier law firm’s technology practice. You should be a skilled negotiator and drafter who is comfortable navigating the intersection of traditional financial services and emerging blockchain technology. Experience with SaaS agreements and a deep curiosity for the crypto/stablecoin sector are essential. The standout feature of this position is the opportunity to work at the forefront of crypto infrastructure for a global fintech leader. While the salary is not publicly listed, the role offers significant flexibility with "fully remote" options across several major US hubs (NYC, Seattle, SF, Chicago, Atlanta). You will play a foundational role in integrating major acquisitions like Bridge and Privy, leveraging AI tools to scale legal operations while directly influencing product launches. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Have 6+ years of legal experience and a JD with active bar membership. * Are deeply familiar with the commercial risks of hosted data, blockchain infrastructure, or traditional money-movement products. * Thrive in a "bias-for-action" environment where you draft terms from scratch and lead complex deal negotiations. * Can translate dense regulatory and technical jargon into clear, actionable advice for Sales and Product teams.
## Who we are
### About Stripe
Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone’s reach while doing the most important work of your career.
### About the team
As Commercial Counsel primarily supporting Stripe’s Stablecoin & Crypto team, you will lead complex commercial and contractual negotiations, advise on product launches, and help scale Stripe’s legal and operational infrastructure. You will work closely with Sales, Product Legal, Partnerships, Risk, Tax, Operations, and external counsel to enable safe, compliant, and commercially sound growth of Stripe’s crypto, stablecoin, and wallet offerings.
We are committed to building an inclusive work environment where all Stripes feel welcomed as their authentic selves—inclusive of all genders, sexual orientations, ethnicities, races, education, ages, and other personal characteristics. We work on broadening our internal diversity because we want to be culturally equipped to build products and solutions for our diverse user base.
## What you’ll do
### Responsibilities
We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
### Minimum requirements