About this role
The Legal Counsel at Tempo will serve as a strategic partner, focusing on drafting, negotiating, and executing a variety of commercial agreements, including partnerships and vendor contracts, while also advising leadership on deal structures and risk management. This role involves developing contract templates and processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams on legal matters related to IP and privacy, and supporting broader legal initiatives. With a deep understanding of crypto, fintech, and digital assets, the ideal candidate will bring over 8 years of legal experience and a practical approach to navigating legal challenges in a fast-paced environment.
Required Skills
- Legal Drafting
- Contract Negotiation
- Strategic Advising
- Risk Identification
- Contract Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Legal Monitoring
- Outside Counsel Management
- Crypto Knowledge
- Fintech Familiarity
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Qualifications
- J.D. and admission on at least one U.S. state bar
About Tempo
tempo.xyzTempo is a purpose-built, layer 1 blockchain optimized for payment processing, enabling high-throughput and low-cost global transactions. Incubated by Stripe and Paradigm, it supports all major stablecoins and is designed to facilitate efficient transactions while maintaining predictable low fees. Tempo aims to transform financial flows for businesses, offering capabilities such as embedded payment features, real-time processing, and compliance measures, positioning itself as a key player in the fintech space.