Corporate Legal Counsel

Bullish • New York, NY

2d • $215,000 - $250,000

About The Position

Bullish is seeking a Corporate Legal Counsel to be a key driver in executing complex transactions and managing our global governance framework. We are looking for an experienced and collaborative team member to drive strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&A), complex corporate structuring and entity management. Reporting to the VP, Corporate Counsel, you will lead a wide range of legal matters with significant room for growth as Bullish expands its footprint in the digital asset space. The ideal candidate will have experience at a top-tier law firm or a combined firm/in-house background, with a proven track record in M&A, corporate finance or strategic commercial transactions. You are a highly motivated self-starter who produces high-quality work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) / Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent legal degree from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of corporate legal experience, with experience in M&A, corporate finance and/or capital markets.
• Exceptional organizational skills and a meticulous attention to detail.
• Highly motivated professional and a self starter who takes initiative and thrives in a "no job too big, no job too small" environment.
• A collaborative team player who demonstrates a high level of professionalism and outstanding business judgment in high-pressure situations.
• The ability to distill complex legal and structural risks into clear, actionable advice for non-legal business partners.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize demanding workloads and meet tight deadlines independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on M&A transactions and other corporate strategic initiatives, including structuring, due diligence and negotiation of term sheets and definitive transaction documentation.
• Advise on a variety of capital markets transactions and associated legal documentation.
• Assist in the preparation and review of securities filings, including annual/quarterly reports, proxy statements and earnings releases.
• Manage the legal execution of intra-group transactions, including internal restructuring, capital injections and asset transfers.
• Take lead ownership of the lifecycle for vendor and supplier contracts, including MSAs, SOWs and strategic partnerships.
• Execute global entity management strategies, overseeing the registration, maintenance and optimization of legal entities across various jurisdictions.
• Manage the lifecycle of board and committee meetings, including preparing resolutions and minutes with legal accuracy.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to efficiency by utilizing or implementing AI-driven tools and automation to streamline legal workflows, contract reviews and corporate record-keeping

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree