Assistant General Counsel - Commercial

United States

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$195,000 – $323,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Cryptocurrency, Financial Services, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess a J.D. or equivalent legal degree and an active law license in at least one jurisdiction. They should have 8+ years of commercial legal experience, preferably from a top-tier law firm and in-house roles, with a proven ability to lead complex, high-stakes global transactions, particularly in technology, SaaS, or strategic partnerships. A deep understanding of product development and go-to-market strategies from a legal perspective, along with excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills, is essential.

Responsibilities

The Assistant General Counsel will serve as the lead commercial counsel for product partnerships, driving legal strategy and execution for complex commercial arrangements supporting innovative product initiatives. They will act as a strategic partner to Product, Engineering, Finance, and Regulatory teams, advising on go-to-market structures and partnership models. Responsibilities include advising leadership on commercial legal matters and negotiations, overseeing the development of legal templates and risk management frameworks, collaborating with Compliance and Regulatory teams, supporting contract lifecycle management, and assisting with M&A efforts as needed.

Skills

Commercial Contracts

Partnerships

Procurement

Licensing

Vendor Relationships

Legal Counsel

Crypto

Blockchain Technology

Kraken

Cryptocurrency exchange for buying and trading

About Kraken

Kraken is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows users to buy, sell, and trade various digital assets. It offers features that cater to both beginners and experienced traders, making it easy to navigate the cryptocurrency market. Users can execute trades with high liquidity, which means their transactions are completed quickly. The platform charges low transaction fees, sometimes as low as 0%, helping users keep more of their profits. Kraken also provides advanced charting tools to help investors track their investments effectively. Security is a major focus, with multiple protective measures in place to keep user assets safe. The platform supports 70 different asset pairs and is continuously expanding its offerings. Additionally, Kraken offers 24/7 global support to assist users with any questions or issues.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2011Year Founded

$108.5MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Crypto & Web3, Financial ServicesIndustries

501-1,000Employees