Legal Lead, Sales & Partnerships

Overview

Block is seeking a Legal Lead, Sales & Partnerships to lead the legal aspects of commercial partnerships, strategic alliances, and sales initiatives across regions. The role partners with cross-functional teams including sales, partnerships, product, finance, and compliance to structure and negotiate complex agreements and ensure regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and negotiate complex commercial agreements for strategic partnerships and sales channels.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, master agreements, channel agreements, and partnership documents.
• Manage the contract lifecycle from intake to execution and renewal.
• Advise on regulatory and compliance considerations across domestic and international partnerships, including data privacy and fintech-related requirements.
• Collaborate with product, finance, legal, and business teams to scale partnerships while mitigating risk.
• Develop scalable templates and playbooks for standard partnership agreements and processes.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; US bar membership strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in corporate/commercial law, partnerships, or technology transactions.
• Proven experience negotiating high-value commercial agreements with vendors, customers, and strategic partners.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills; ability to work cross-functionally.
• Knowledge of fintech, payments, data privacy, and regulatory compliance.

About Block

Block is a leading technology company focused on creating economic empowerment by enabling merchants and developers to participate in a fast-growing ecosystem.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package including health coverage, equity, and time off.