Senior Counsel

Intro M0 is the universal stablecoin platform. With M0, builders can create their own application-specific stablecoins, and customize attributes such as branding, transfer & compliance behaviors, and reward distribution mechanics. By leveraging M0, businesses can monetize their digital dollar use cases and maintain control over their money tech stack, while not being burdened by issuance and operational heavy-lifting. M0 is seeking an experienced and exceptionally sharp corporate lawyer to be a key player in our growth. Beyond being a pragmatic lawyer with a proven track record of executing complex deals, this team member should be a creative legal strategist, a true business partner. You will lead the legal function in a deeply cross-functional environment and help shape M0’s long-term legal architecture. About the Role Reporting to the Deputy COO, you will serve as M0’s senior-most legal advisor and operational owner of the legal function – responsible for corporate governance, commercial matters, regulatory navigation, product counseling, risk management, and strategic initiatives. You will also play a critical role in hiring and developing a team as M0 scales. This role requires a leader who can operate at every altitude, providing strategic counsel to the executive team in the morning, and diving deep into the details of a critical transaction or process improvement that same afternoon. Key Responsibilities Own and Build the Legal Function : Serve as M0’s senior-most legal advisor, owning end-to-end legal strategy across corporate, commercial, product, regulatory, and compliance domains. Lead Strategic Transactions : Act as the Legal lead on M&A, investments, joint ventures, and other strategic corporate initiatives, structuring and executing these complex deals from diligence to closing. Own High-Stakes Commercial Agreements : Draft and negotiate highly-tailored agreements with strategic partners and sophisticated counterparties in the institutional finance, digital assets, and technology sectors. Provide practical advice on related issues such as IP, data protection, and regulatory matters as they are implicated in such agreements. Drive Corporate Governance : Oversee corporate structuring and ongoing legal functions, including managing our corporate records, governance materials, and filings for our entities around the globe. Collaborate Cross-Functionally : Act as an outstanding collaborator with colleagues in finance, operations, product, and business development to solve problems and drive alignment on our most critical transactional efforts as well as on equity and token administration matters. Qualifications J.D. from an accredited, top-tier law school. Member in good standing of a U.S. state bar (preferably NY). 7+ years of relevant legal experience, including foundational training at a top-tier law firm in a corporate or transactional practice. In-house experience at a high-growth technology company, preferably in fintech or Web3, is strongly preferred. A strong track record of independently leading complex commercial and corporate transactions, especially in tech, payments and finance. Skills & Attributes A World-Class Corporate Attorney : You have significant experience as a Corporate, M&A, or Emerging Companies attorney, with a deep understanding of corporate and securities law. You demonstrate excellent judgment, analytical rigor, and business pragmatism in your advice. A Proactive Builder : You are a self-starter with a "no job too big, no job too small" mentality. You look around corners to creatively solve problems and have a proven ability to own projects from concept to finish. An Excellent Communicator & Partner : You can present complex legal issues clearly and concisely. You know how to build high-trust relationships and act as a true business partner, not just a lawyer. Adaptable and Intellectually Curious : You have a positive attitude, comfort with ambiguity, and a relentless curiosity about new technologies. You have a passion for or a strong interest in crypto, blockchain technologies, and DeFi. Detail-Oriented and Process-Driven : You have exceptional attention to detail and a track record of improving legal processes and workflows. Nice to Haves EC/VC Experience : Experience interacting with investors and their legal teams, and advising in relation to relevant investment documents (e.g., SAFEs, token warrants). Crypto-Native Familiarity : Deep familiarity with legal issues specific to the crypto/DeFi ecosystem, particularly around organizational structures for decentralized protocols. Financial Services Background : Prior experience with regulated financial services firms and conversance with financial regulation applicable to digital assets. Exposure to Stablecoin-Relevant Legal Instruments: Comfort with registering and perfecting collateral agreements, as well as with bankruptcy rules. Location : Ability to work multiple days a week in our main hub office in NYC. Benefits Competitive compensation including a token grant Comprehensive health benefits : medical, dental, and vision insurance fully sponsored by the company Flexible work environment with a global team—work remotely or from our NYC or Berlin hub Wellbeing allowance to support your physical and mental health IT equipment stipend to set up your ideal workspace Annual professional development budget to invest in your growth and skills Unlimited paid time off to take the time you need, when you need it