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Commercial And Corporate Counsel

San Francisco, CA, USA

160 Days ago

Job Description


About the Company:

World is a network of real humans, built on privacy-preserving proof-of-human technology, and powered by a globally inclusive financial network that enables the free flow of digital assets for all. It is built to connect, empower, and be owned by everyone.

This opportunity will be with Tools for Humanity in our San Francisco Office

About the Team:

Our Legal team is dedicated to supporting the World Network by managing Tools for Humanity?s legal affairs globally. We collaborate across the company to advance the blockchain project and enhance our products, including the Orb (our hardware device), World ID, World App, and World Chain. We value creativity, curiosity, a sense of humor, and a shared sense of urgency.

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced Commercial and Corporate Counsel to join our dynamic legal team at Tools for Humanity. In this role, you will draft partnership and customer agreements, lead complex commercial negotiations, and advise on corporate governance and securities law. This role requires a proactive and organized individual who thrives in managing cross-border projects in a fast-paced environment. If you?re excited to contribute to a groundbreaking technology company, we invite you to join us.

In this role, you'll take ownership of the following areas of work:

  • Commercial ? Partnerships, Customers & Vendors

    • Lead drafting and negotiation of partnership, customer, and other complex commercial agreements.

    • Negotiate key SaaS and vendor contracts, advisor and consultant agreements, and event sponsorships.

    • Collaborate closely with executives and business leads to structure, document, and negotiate joint ventures and other novel deal types.

    • Develop playbooks, templates, and fallback positions that streamline contracting while protecting company interests.

  • Corporate & Securities

    • Provide strategic guidance on corporate and securities matters across multiple jurisdictions.

    • Maintain corporate records and filings for our US parent, international subsidiaries, and joint ventures; support Board and Committee meetings.

    • Structure and execute M&A, investments, and other strategic initiatives.

    • Partner with Finance and stock/token administration teams on equity and token matters.

    • Prepare and manage charters, consents, disclosure schedules, and related governance materials.

About You:

  • Relevant Experience: 4?8+ years as a Corporate, Commercial/Tech Transactions, M&A, or Emerging Companies attorney at a top firm or in-house (a combination is even better!). No prior Web3 or blockchain experience required.

  • In-Person: Able to generally be in the office in San Francisco, CA.

  • Communication & Relationship Building: Excellent communicator with the ability to present complex legal issues clearly and build high-trust relationships across teams and with external partners.

  • Judgment & Integrity: Demonstrates sound judgment, professionalism, discretion, and integrity in all interactions.

  • Adaptability & Initiative: Positive and collaborative attitude with intellectual curiosity, resourcefulness, and comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

  • Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, with a track record of improving processes.

  • Execution & Problem-Solving: Skilled at managing multiple priorities and solving both traditional and novel legal challenges.

  • Willingness to Travel: Open to occasional international travel and flexible scheduling based on team needs.

What we offer:

  • An open, collaborative office space in San Francisco

  • Flexible, unlimited PTO

  • Monthly phone reimbursement or company-provided device

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental health coverage

  • 401(k) plan with employer match

  • Commuter benefits and professional development stipend

Pay transparency statement (for CA and NY based roles):
The reasonably estimated salary for this role at TFH ranges from $205,000 - $270,000, plus a competitive long term incentive package. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, TFH offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, vision, 401(k) plan and match, life insurance, flexible time off, commuter benefits, professional development stipend and much more!


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Practice Areas & Specialty

Compliance/Regulatory, Corporate, Cross-Border, Finance, Joint Ventures, Securities

Designation

Counsel

Key Skills Required

AdaptabilityAttention to DetailBlockchainCommunicationComplianceComprehensiveContractingCorporate GovernanceCreativityDevelopmentDraftingFinanceFlexible SchedulingGovernanceGuidanceHealthcareInclusiveInitiativeInsuranceIntellectualIntellectual CuriosityLife InsuranceManaging Multiple PrioritiesMental HealthOrganizational SkillsOwnershipPartnershipProactiveProfessional DevelopmentProfessionalismReimbursementRelationship BuildingSecurities LawSense of HumorSense of UrgencySound JudgmentStrategic InitiativesVendor ContractsInternational

Job Overview


Job Function: Legal Services / Legal

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Not Specified

Experience Level: Not Specified

Salary: $205,000 - $270,000 / Annual Salary

Experience: 8 - 9 yrs

Contact Information


Company Name: Tools for Humanity

Recruiting People: HR Department

Website: N/A

Location

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