Contracts Specialist

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About Kraken

As one of the largest and most trusted digital asset platforms globally, we are empowering people to experience the life-changing potential of crypto. Trusted by over 8 million consumer and pro traders, institutions, and authorities worldwide - our unique combination of products, services, and global expertise is helping tip the scales towards mass crypto adoption. But we’re only just getting started. We want to be pioneers in crypto and add value to the everyday lives of billions. Now is not the time to sit on the sidelines. Join us to bring crypto to the world.

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About the Role

This role is fully remote within the US, and we will consider applicants who are currently located within the US.

Responsibilities

Liaise with business line owners to determine agreement scope and prioritization for terms, conditions, rights, and obligations

Negotiate commercial terms for financial and technology products

Under the supervision of senior attorneys, draft new agreements based on pre-established outlines and forms

Assess and track internal and counterparty contract performance

Maintain our commercial agreement database, including input of metadata

Send out documents for execution and manage the execution process in accordance with company policies

Support analysis when possible breach or other issues are raised

Research applicable regulations to identify gaps in the company’s form documents

Support large and small projects for the commercial team, with an attitude that no job is too insignificant and no challenge is too great

Requirements

4+ years of relevant experience, to include 3 years negotiating technology and financial industry transactions, including non-disclosure agreements, software-as-a-service (SaaS) agreements, and professional services

Interest in the crypto industry / what our company is offering to the world and why

Exceptional organizational and project management skills

Ability to work in a flexible manner, across time zones and business teams

Experience and ability to work with multiple software applications, including contract management systems, DocuSign, Google Workspace applications, Microsoft Suite, Slack, and others

Experience working with contract management systems

Preferred (but not required): experience with (1) international contracts, (2) implementing a contract management system, or (3) financial industry transactions, including account opening / bank services agreements or payment processing agreements

Location Tagging: #US

We’re powered by people from around the world with their own unique and diverse experiences. We value all Krakenites and their talents, contributions, and perspectives, regardless of their background. 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!

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