About fomo fomo is a fast-growing social trading platform redefining how investors discover, share, and execute market strategies. By merging real-time social dynamics with seamless trading functionality, we empower a global community of traders. As we scale rapidly, we are expanding our legal team to support major growth initiatives, strategic deals, and complex commercial execution. The Opportunity We are seeking a proactive, business-minded Senior Commercial & Corporate Counsel to join fomo as our #2 attorney. In this role, you will work side-by-side with our General Counsel and executive leadership, taking primary ownership of commercial contracts and serving as a key legal lead on major strategic partnership negotiations. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role for an ambitious lawyer looking for significant ownership, senior exposure, and a clear trajectory in a fast-paced technology environment. Key Responsibilities • Commercial Execution: Draft, review, negotiate, and close complex commercial agreements, including strategic partnerships, vendor contracts, enterprise licensing, data/API agreements, and marketing deals. • Lead Deal Negotiation: Serve as the primary legal negotiator on high-stakes strategic partnership agreements, aligning legal protection with commercial objectives. • Corporate Governance & Strategy: Support the General Counsel on general corporate matters, corporate governance, board preparation, subsidiary management, and potential debt or equity financings. • Cross-Functional Advisory: Act as a trusted legal advisor to Marketing, Product, Operations, Business Development, and Finance teams to enable rapid product innovation while mitigating legal risk. • Legal Operations & Process: Help build, refine, and scale internal legal workflows, standard contract templates, and negotiation playbooks. Qualifications • J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and active bar admission in good standing in New York. • 4 to 8 years of relevant legal experience, with strong emphasis on commercial contracts and foundational corporate experience. • Prior experience in BigLaw, an in-house legal department at a tech company, or a hybrid of both. • Proven track record of leading complex contract negotiations from start to finish with minimal supervision. • Strong business acumen, with the ability to balance commercial priorities with legal risk management. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Nice-to-Haves • Experience in fintech, trading platforms, financial services, or consumer tech platforms. • Familiarity or working knowledge of Web3, digital assets, or crypto technologies/regulations (not required, but a plus). Compensation • Base salary: $225,000 to $275,000 • Discretionary bonus: 10% to 30% of base salary Work Culture & Environment • Location: On-site in our New York City office.