Kraken is hiring a

Web3 Assistant General Counsel, Corporate Development and M&A

Building the Future of Crypto 

Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.

What makes us different?

Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.

Before you apply, please read the Kraken Culture page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission.

As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 60+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Kraken NFT, and Kraken Futures.

Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!

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The team

Join our growing corporate legal team of more than 9 attorneys and paraprofessionals working on matters such as corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships and divestitures, board management, international corporate structuring, product formation and strategy, securities compliance and debt and equity financings to further Kraken’s mission.

This role is fully remote within the United States (US). Per the listed requirement for US state bar admission, we will consider US-based applicants.

The opportunity

• Primarily responsible for leading legal work for corporate development activities at all stages of an M&A deal, from transaction structuring and term sheet negotiation to due diligence, definitive agreement negotiation, and post-closing integration

• Leading legal acquisition team to execution of the firm's global M&A transactions

• Providing creative, innovative, and effective legal solutions for business stakeholders on routinely short timelines

• Distilling complex or ambiguous legal situations into clear articulations of options and alternatives

• Managing significant outside counsel relationships

• Be an outstanding collaborator with colleagues in legal, finance, accounting, corporate development, compliance, tax, equity, human resources, compensation and other areas

Skills you should HODL

• 8+ years of relevant mergers and acquisitions and general corporate experience at a leading national firm

• Preference for 2+ years of comparable in-house practice, with exposure to high-growth, highly acquisitive technology companies

• Strong preference for exposure to m&a in highly regulated spaces

• Exceptional oral communication and executive presence, as well as poise to handle pressure-filled decision making

• Ability to lead transactions effectively while overseeing the work of / managing other team members

• Experience in public-public acquisitions, public-private, and private-private, utilizing cash, stock, or a combination for consideration

• Experience crafting and implementing various equity-based compensation schemas for acquisition target founders/executives

• Advanced understanding of the M&A regulatory landscape and ramifications

• Excellent project management, negotiation, drafting, and time management skills

• Excellent judgment, analytic rigor, and business pragmatism

• Deep curiosity and problem solving skills

• Willingness to roll up sleeves (no job too big, no job too small)

• Must be active and in good standing in one State Bar in the United States

Nice-to-haves

• Passion for / demonstrated interest in the crypto industry

• Experience with regulated financial services firms

Location Tagging: #US

Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and unique perspectives. We hire strictly based on merit, meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills considered the most suitable for the job. 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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