Senior Corporate and Securities Counsel

Kraken Digital Asset Exchange · Remote

Company

Kraken Digital Asset Exchange

Location

Remote

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Building the Future of Crypto

Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.

What makes us different? Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.

Before you apply, please read the Kraken Culture page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission.

As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 60+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Kraken NFT, and Kraken Futures.

Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!

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The team

Join our growing corporate legal team of more than 9 attorneys and paraprofessionals working on matters such as corporate governance, board management, international corporate structuring, product formation and strategy, securities compliance and debt and equity financings to further Kraken’s mission.

This role is fully remote within the United States (US). Per the listed requirement for US state bar admission, we will consider US-based applicants.

The opportunity

Joining Kraken legal as a senior member of the corporate governance team. Responsibilities include guiding corporate strategic transactions, providing experienced corporate governance and board advice, securities compliance, product structuring and advice, and public company preparedness
Provide creative, innovative, and effective legal solutions for business stakeholders on routinely short timelines
Be an outstanding collaborator with colleagues in legal, finance, accounting, corporate development, compliance, tax, equity, compensation and other areas

Skills you should HODL

8+ years of relevant corporate and securities legal experience at a leading national firm, or comparable in house practice, with substantial exposure to or experience in a high growth technology company
Experience advising companies on ‘33 and ‘34 act securities law requirements
Excellent project management, negotiation, drafting, and time management skills
Honed executive communication skills
Excellent business judgment, analytic rigor, and legal pragmatism
Must be active and in good standing in one State Bar in the United States
Passion for the crypto industry
Lead cross-functional teams in an in-house legal role

Nice to have

Experience with regulated financial services firms
Public company reporting experience
Experience both in house and at a law firm
Product structuring experience

Location Tagging: #US

Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and unique perspectives. We hire strictly based on merit, meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills considered the most suitable for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgable about crypto!

As an equal opportunity employer, we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Whether that’s based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

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Date Posted

10/30/2023

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