Legal Counsel (Institutional Legal) - Remote

Overview

The Legal Counsel (Institutional Legal) role at Coinbase involves working with the Institutional Legal team to cover US markets and professional trading clients, focusing on institutional products and navigating the intersection of crypto and traditional finance.

In Short

• Negotiate tailored agreements with strategic partners in finance and digital currency.
• Provide full product life-cycle legal counseling for global prime brokerage and derivatives products.
• Advise on legal and regulatory issues related to digital currency and blockchain technology.
• Drive cross-functional alignment with stakeholders across various departments.
• Collaborate with teams to solve problems and close deals efficiently.
• Proactively address business challenges and develop risk management strategies.
• Be a business partner, contributing beyond traditional legal roles.

Requirements

• Licensed attorney with at least 2 years of experience in financial services or law supporting such clients.
• Strong negotiation skills for financial agreements.
• Interest in digital currency and blockchain technology.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with US regulatory regimes for financial instruments.
• Excellent judgment and analytical skills.
• Creativity in problem-solving and project ownership.
• Team-oriented and collaborative mindset.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with target bonus and equity.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) plan.
• Opportunity to work in a mission-driven company.
• Collaborative and high-performance work culture.