Commercial Counsel
Apollo.ioSalary not specified
- Full Time
- Junior (1 to 2 years)
$235,000 – $388,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Blockchain, FintechIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should possess a Juris Doctor degree and be admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. state, with experience in commercial law and a strong understanding of contract negotiation and risk management. Demonstrated leadership experience within a legal team is essential, along with familiarity with the cryptocurrency and blockchain space preferred.
Responsibilities
As an Associate General Counsel, you will lead and grow the Commercial Legal function, managing a team of attorneys and paralegals to support global contracting across the business. You will serve as a strategic advisor to leadership, overseeing the development and implementation of contracting processes, templates, and risk management practices. Additionally, you will collaborate with Product and Compliance teams, partner with the Procurement team, and support M&A activities, ensuring legal soundness and strategic alignment for Kraken’s commercial relationships.
Skills
Commercial Law
Blockchain
Fintech
Leadership
Team Management
Technology Agreements
SaaS Deals
Partnership Contracts
Procurement Agreements
Risk Management
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Legal Advisory
Contracting Templates
M&A
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.
Key Metrics
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$108.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Crypto & Web3, Financial ServicesIndustries
501-1,000Employees