The Corporate/Commercial Counsel will manage commercial contracts, collaborate with teams, and refine internal legal processes, focusing on Web3 initiatives.
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.
Top Skills
Blockchain
Compliance Frameworks
SaaS
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