Legal
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Published on
Jul 7, 2023
Senior Corporate and Securities Counsel
Full-time
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Remote
(US)
The role
Join our growing corporate legal team of more than 9 attorneys and paraprofessionals working on matters such as corporate governance, 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.
Responsibility
Joining Kraken legal as a senior member of the corporate governance team. Responsibilities include guiding corporate strategic transactions, providing experienced corporate governance and board advice, securities compliance, product structuring and advice, and public company preparedness
Provide creative, innovative, and effective legal solutions for business stakeholders on routinely short timelines
Be an outstanding collaborator with colleagues in legal, finance, accounting, corporate development, compliance, tax, equity, compensation and other areas
What we are looking for
8+ years of relevant corporate and securities legal experience at a leading national firm, or comparable in house practice, with substantial exposure to or experience in a high growth technology company
Experience advising companies on ‘33 and ‘34 act securities law requirements
Excellent project management, negotiation, drafting, and time management skills
Honed executive communication skills
Excellent business judgment, analytic rigor, and legal pragmatism
Must be active and in good standing in one State Bar in the United States
Passion for the crypto industry
Lead cross-functional teams in an in-house legal role
Nice to have
Experience with regulated financial services firms
Public company reporting experience
Experience both in house and at a law firm
Product structuring experience
