Legal

Published on

Jul 7, 2023

Legal

Published on

Jul 7, 2023

Legal

Published on

Jul 7, 2023

Legal

Published on

Jul 7, 2023

Senior Corporate Counsel - Corporate Governance

Senior Corporate Counsel - Corporate Governance

Senior Corporate Counsel - Corporate Governance

Senior Corporate Counsel - Corporate Governance

Full-time

/

Remote

(US)

Full-time

/

Remote

(US)

Full-time

/

Remote

(US)

Full-time

/

Remote

(US)

The role

The role

The role

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.

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.

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.

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

Responsibility

Responsibility

Responsibility

  • Leading legal work for domestic and international corporate governance, regulatory compliance, international registrations, and management of subsidiary entities

  • Collaborate closely with business executives and colleagues in the legal, tax, HR, treasury, and finance departments on domestic and international corporate governance, corporate structuring, regulatory compliance, and related securities matters

  • Contribute to a growing corporate legal team that is building out org structure, playbooks, and processes

  • Review and collaborate with compliance professionals on AML, KYC/UBO compliance, and other regulatory aspects

  • Provide support for corporate development activities, including mergers and acquisitions and strategic corporate partnership

  • Provide creative, innovative, and effective legal solutions for business stakeholders

  • Leading legal work for domestic and international corporate governance, regulatory compliance, international registrations, and management of subsidiary entities

  • Collaborate closely with business executives and colleagues in the legal, tax, HR, treasury, and finance departments on domestic and international corporate governance, corporate structuring, regulatory compliance, and related securities matters

  • Contribute to a growing corporate legal team that is building out org structure, playbooks, and processes

  • Review and collaborate with compliance professionals on AML, KYC/UBO compliance, and other regulatory aspects

  • Provide support for corporate development activities, including mergers and acquisitions and strategic corporate partnership

  • Provide creative, innovative, and effective legal solutions for business stakeholders

  • Leading legal work for domestic and international corporate governance, regulatory compliance, international registrations, and management of subsidiary entities

  • Collaborate closely with business executives and colleagues in the legal, tax, HR, treasury, and finance departments on domestic and international corporate governance, corporate structuring, regulatory compliance, and related securities matters

  • Contribute to a growing corporate legal team that is building out org structure, playbooks, and processes

  • Review and collaborate with compliance professionals on AML, KYC/UBO compliance, and other regulatory aspects

  • Provide support for corporate development activities, including mergers and acquisitions and strategic corporate partnership

  • Provide creative, innovative, and effective legal solutions for business stakeholders

  • Leading legal work for domestic and international corporate governance, regulatory compliance, international registrations, and management of subsidiary entities

  • Collaborate closely with business executives and colleagues in the legal, tax, HR, treasury, and finance departments on domestic and international corporate governance, corporate structuring, regulatory compliance, and related securities matters

  • Contribute to a growing corporate legal team that is building out org structure, playbooks, and processes

  • Review and collaborate with compliance professionals on AML, KYC/UBO compliance, and other regulatory aspects

  • Provide support for corporate development activities, including mergers and acquisitions and strategic corporate partnership

  • Provide creative, innovative, and effective legal solutions for business stakeholders

What we are looking for

What we are looking for

What we are looking for

What we are looking for

  • 8+ years of relevant experience in corporate governance, to include a blend of in-house and law firm, plus relevant experience in a regulated industry/context with substantial exposure to or experience in a high growth technology company

  • JD from a well regarded law school and membership (in good standing) in a US state bar

  • Interest in the crypto industry / what our company is offering to the world and why

  • Strong analytical, writing, and organizational skills

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

  • Honed executive communication skills

  • Excellent business judgment, analytic rigor, and legal pragmatism

  • Mindset that is team-oriented, plus proactive and entrepreneurial: an opportunity-making person who uses the law to increase the company’s optionality, not decrease it

  • 8+ years of relevant experience in corporate governance, to include a blend of in-house and law firm, plus relevant experience in a regulated industry/context with substantial exposure to or experience in a high growth technology company

  • JD from a well regarded law school and membership (in good standing) in a US state bar

  • Interest in the crypto industry / what our company is offering to the world and why

  • Strong analytical, writing, and organizational skills

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

  • Honed executive communication skills

  • Excellent business judgment, analytic rigor, and legal pragmatism

  • Mindset that is team-oriented, plus proactive and entrepreneurial: an opportunity-making person who uses the law to increase the company’s optionality, not decrease it

  • 8+ years of relevant experience in corporate governance, to include a blend of in-house and law firm, plus relevant experience in a regulated industry/context with substantial exposure to or experience in a high growth technology company

  • JD from a well regarded law school and membership (in good standing) in a US state bar

  • Interest in the crypto industry / what our company is offering to the world and why

  • Strong analytical, writing, and organizational skills

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

  • Honed executive communication skills

  • Excellent business judgment, analytic rigor, and legal pragmatism

  • Mindset that is team-oriented, plus proactive and entrepreneurial: an opportunity-making person who uses the law to increase the company’s optionality, not decrease it

  • 8+ years of relevant experience in corporate governance, to include a blend of in-house and law firm, plus relevant experience in a regulated industry/context with substantial exposure to or experience in a high growth technology company

  • JD from a well regarded law school and membership (in good standing) in a US state bar

  • Interest in the crypto industry / what our company is offering to the world and why

  • Strong analytical, writing, and organizational skills

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

  • Honed executive communication skills

  • Excellent business judgment, analytic rigor, and legal pragmatism

  • Mindset that is team-oriented, plus proactive and entrepreneurial: an opportunity-making person who uses the law to increase the company’s optionality, not decrease it

Nice to have

Nice to have

Nice to have

Nice to have

  • Experience with regulated financial services firms

  • Experience both in-house and at a law firm

  • Experience with regulated financial services firms

  • Experience both in-house and at a law firm

  • Experience with regulated financial services firms

  • Experience both in-house and at a law firm

  • Experience with regulated financial services firms

  • Experience both in-house and at a law firm

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Governance, AML, KYC, KYB, UBO, Senior, Corporate, Project management, Negotiation, Management
Governance, AML, KYC, KYB, UBO, Senior, Corporate, Project management, Negotiation, Management
Governance, AML, KYC, KYB, UBO, Senior, Corporate, Project management, Negotiation, Management

Kraken

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 Cryptowatch. Become a Krakenite and build the internet of money!

Kraken

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 Cryptowatch. Become a Krakenite and build the internet of money!

Kraken

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 Cryptowatch. Become a Krakenite and build the internet of money!

Kraken

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 Cryptowatch. Become a Krakenite and build the internet of money!

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