Coinbase is hiring a Web3 Senior Counsel, Litigation
Compensation: $218k - $257k
Location: Remote - USA
At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom around the world, and we couldn’t do this without hiring the best people. We’re a group of hard-working overachievers who are deeply focused on building the future of finance and Web3 for our users across the globe, whether they’re trading, storing, staking or using crypto. Know those people who always lead the group project? That’s us.
There are a few things we look for across all hires we make at Coinbase, regardless of role or team. First, we look for candidates who will thrive in a culture like ours, where we default to trust, embrace feedback, and disrupt ourselves. Second, we expect all employees to commit to our mission-focused approach to our work. Finally, we seek people who are excited to learn about and live crypto, because those are the folks who enjoy the intense moments in our sprint and recharge work culture. We’re a remote-first company looking to hire the absolute best talent all over the world.
Ready to #LiveCrypto? Who you are:
- You’ve got positive energy. You’re optimistic about the future and determined to get there.
- You’re never tired of learning. You want to be a pro in bleeding edge tech like DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and Web 3.0.
- You appreciate direct communication. You’re both an active communicator and an eager listener - because let’s face it, you can’t have one without the other. You’re cool with candid feedback and see every setback as an opportunity to grow.
- You can pivot on the fly. Crypto is constantly evolving, so our priorities do, too. What you worked on last month may not be what you work on today, and that excites you. You’re not looking for a boring job.
- You have a “can do” attitude. Our teams create high-quality work on quick timelines. Owning a problem doesn’t scare you, but rather empowers you to take 100% responsibility for achieving our mission.
- You want to be part of a winning team. We’re stronger together, and you’re a person who embraces being pushed out of your comfort zone.
Come work at the cutting edge of technology, law, and regulatory litigation! The Regulatory Litigation team at Coinbase focuses on regulatory subpoenas, investigations, and litigation in some of the most interesting areas of law today. This role is perfect for a high- energy and strategic attorney with substantial experience in these areas.
What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):
- Manage fast-paced docket of litigation and regulatory investigations / matters (including financial regulatory enforcement matters) for Coinbase across a range of practice areas
- Develop, execute, and continuously assess Coinbase world-wide litigation strategy and tactics, including providing thought leadership, strategic direction and proactive solutions
- Join team who receives, tracks, investigates, prepares evidentiary presentations, attempts to settle, and, where necessary, litigates litigation and regulatory matters brought against Coinbase.
- Draft and file pleadings and briefs as needed
- Engage and manage outside counsel to effectively and efficiently represent Coinbase
- Work collegially and supportively with other members of legal team
What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):
- At least six years litigation experience across multiple subject areas, including courtroom experience
- Experience managing and successfully resolving strategic litigation
- Experience with regulatory investigations and financial regulatory enforcement actions
- Strong negotiation skills
- Ability to manage expanding litigation practice, using outside counsel strategically and efficiently
- Excellent judgment, analytical rigor, clear communication, and business pragmatism
- Team player essential -- willing to tackle tasks large or small
- Ability to learn new areas of the law quickly and well
- Organized and detailed oriented
- Basic understanding of the regulatory landscape in the crypto industry
- Juris doctor from accredited law school required
- Member of a US state bar in good standing
Nice to haves:
- Experience working with or in the cryptocurrency space, FinTech space, and financial institutions and markets
Job #: P58192
Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Coinbase is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. For US applicants, you may view the Know Your Rights notice here. Additionally, Coinbase participates in the E-Verify programin certain locations, as required by law.
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