Legal Counsel
AI FoundationFull Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates must be licensed to practice law in the United States or be a qualified solicitor in the UK or admitted in an EU jurisdiction. A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience applying financial regulations, including MiFID, either at a law firm or in-house, is required. Detailed knowledge of MiCA and a team-oriented, proactive, and entrepreneurial mindset are essential. Interest in the crypto industry is also a requirement. Nice-to-have qualifications include being a tech-forward lawyer experienced with LLMs, experience advising the regulatory function of a fast-growing FinTech or crypto business, experience or knowledge of MiFID, and prior experience supporting simultaneous product launches in multiple countries.
The Assistant General Counsel - Product will provide end-to-end legal advice for Kraken products, including Listings, Onchain, and Embed, from ideation through launch and lifecycle changes. They will serve as the direct responsible individual (DRI) for product development and engineering sub-pods related to Listings, Onchain, Embed, Desktop, and Breakout. Responsibilities include reviewing marketing and promotions for these products across the US, UK, and EU, conducting regulatory perimeter analysis to determine necessary permissions, disclosures, or structuring, and creating playbooks, templates, and risk assessments to accelerate compliant product shipping. The role also involves advising on and writing regulatory analyses for the US, EU, and UK concerning onchain products, supporting product ideation and design, and reviewing output from token listings GPTs to provide a final legal seal of approval within relevant compliance frameworks like Bitlicense, US securities laws, and MiCA.
Cryptocurrency exchange for buying and trading
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.