Counsel, Institutional Legal - Financing - Remote

Overview

The Counsel, Institutional Legal - Financing role at Coinbase involves working with the Institutional Legal team to cover US and international markets, focusing on institutional products and providing legal guidance on complex financial agreements.

In Short

• Negotiate tailored agreements with strategic partners in institutional financing.
• Provide counseling on global prime brokerage and derivatives products.
• Advise on digital currency and blockchain legal issues.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across teams.
• Proactively solve business problems related to global growth.
• Participate in product development and risk management.
• Be a business partner in addition to a legal advisor.
• Engage in continuous learning and feedback.

Requirements

• Licensed attorney with at least 4 years of experience in financial services.
• Strong negotiation skills for financial agreements.
• Interest in digital currency and blockchain technology.
• Experience with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with US regulatory regimes.
• Excellent judgment and analytical skills.
• Creativity in problem-solving.
• Attention to detail and process ownership.
• Team-oriented and collaborative.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and target bonus.
• Target equity options.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Opportunity to work in a mission-driven company.
• Collaborative work culture with high-caliber colleagues.