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 a licensed attorney licensed to practice law in the US.
Responsibilities
Manage, oversee, and augment Labor and Employment (L&E) legal team including scoping, planning, and hiring additional team membersWork with executive leadership, existing employment counsel, and Kraken Experience team to develop L&E practice for rapidly growing global/worldwide workforceAdvise the company on worker classification issues, employee separations, executive compensation agreements, and wage-and-hour mattersWork closely with the Kraken Experience team and business leaders to craft on-point policies and procedures for a successful global/worldwide workplaceOversee and support existing counsel with global workplace investigations involving whistleblower allegations, discrimination, and personnel performance issuesProvide expert strategic input to the business and recruiting teams on expanding Kraken’s global footprint, global mobility issues, and contingent workforceAdvise the company with risk mitigation for trade secret matters, and restrictive covenantsMonitor and advise on global L&E trends including those within the cryptocurrency industry to help Company’s competitive adaptability, talent acquisition and retention, and workplace processesRequirements
10+ years of transactional attorney experience advising in the US, EU, UK and other jurisdictions on Employment, Labor, and Executive Compensation issues, to include in-house and law-firm experience working with companies on high-growth scaling and mature Fortune 500 stagesBroad international Labor and Employment background - law and draftingSignificant experience with due diligence and related ramifications when making acquisitionsActive license to practice law in at least one US StateInterest in (1) the crypto industry / what our company is offering to the world and why, plus (2) company culture: creating a better experience for yourself and all other employeesA proactive, entrepreneurial mindset, plus an opportunity-making attitude, using the law to increase the company’s optionality, not decrease itLocation 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!
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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