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.
About the role
This is a fully remote role for an attorney licensed to practice in the United States
Responsibilities
Paper deals of all shapes and sizes across all levels of the organization, from precedent-setting contracts for new lines of business, our largest enterprise SaaS deals and strategic partnerships to one-off freelancer engagementsAct as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders in understanding and interpreting proposed and final contract terms (both business and legal)Develop and update form contracts - run your deals, your wayWork and coordinate cross-departmentally with diverse Kraken teams, including: Compliance, Marketing, Finance, Tax, Security, Regional Operations, Business and Corporate Development, as well as with members of Kraken's executive leadershipUse a highly-regulated and well-resourced environment to your strategic commercial advantageDevelop strategies for addressing risk in business-centric ways and build commercial processes that allow the business flexibility and freedom to move quicklyRequirements
Admission to practice law in the United States8+ years of relevant experience negotiating technology transactions, whether in-house or at a top law firmExperience structuring, drafting, and negotiating a variety of commercial and licensing agreements, including technology related agreements, terms of service and privacy policies, banking agreements, partnership agreements, and general commercial contractsA demonstrated passion for cryptocurrencyA proactive, entrepreneurial mindsetAn opportunity-making attitude, using the law to increase the company’s optionality, not decrease itNice to Haves
2+ years working in financial services, either at a bank, representing banking clients, or in commercial negotiations across from banks on a regular basis; or 2+ years working with marketing teams (sponsorships, digital marketing, agency agreements, etc.)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.
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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