Assistant General Counsel – Commercial (Partnerships)

Location: Remote in the United Kingdom or Ireland

Company

hirify.global is a global crypto platform offering spot trading, margin, futures, staking, and OTC services for individual and institutional clients.

What you will do

• Lead commercial legal strategy for high-visibility product partnerships and complex commercial arrangements.
• Partner with Product, Sales, Engineering, Finance, and Regulatory teams on go-to-market structures and partnership models.
• Advise leadership and stakeholders on technology agreements, strategic partnerships, terms of service, and commercial negotiations.
• Develop and improve legal templates, playbooks, AI processes, and risk management frameworks.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Tax, and Regulatory teams to assess legal risk and implement practical solutions.
• Support contract lifecycle management, legal process automation, tooling improvements, and M&A contract diligence when needed.

Requirements

• J.D. or equivalent legal degree and an active license to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
• 8+ years of commercial legal experience, ideally combining top-tier law firm and in-house work.
• Experience leading complex, high-stakes commercial transactions in a global environment, particularly involving technology, SaaS, or strategic partnerships.
• Strong understanding of product development and go-to-market strategies from a legal perspective.
• Excellent contract drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Leadership experience, including mentoring and managing high-performing teams, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced remote-first environment.

Nice to have

• Experience in fintech, crypto, or other highly regulated sectors.
• Familiarity with vendor onboarding, procurement processes, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience working with product and engineering teams on consumer-facing and enterprise products.
• Experience implementing or managing contract lifecycle management tools.
• Passion for crypto, Web3, and emerging technologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first, innovation-driven working environment.
• Global workforce with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Merit-based hiring focused on relevant abilities, knowledge, and skills.
• Job-related skills or work-style assessments may be included in the hiring process.

Hiring process

• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis unless a specific deadline is stated.
• Job-related skills or work-style assessments may be used alongside experience and interviews.