Assistant General Counsel - Commercial (Partnerships)
Role Summary
Join Kraken as Assistant General Counsel - Commercial (Partnerships) to lead legal strategies for innovative financial product partnerships.
Minimum Requirements
Unless a specific application deadline is stated in the job posting, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
- J.D. or equivalent legal degree and active license to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
- 8+ years of commercial legal experience, ideally a mix of top-tier law firm and in-house experience.
- Proven track record leading complex, high-stakes commercial transactions in a global environment, particularly those involving technology, SaaS, or strategic partnerships.
- Deep understanding of product development and go-to-market strategies from a legal perspective.
- Excellent contract drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring and managing high-performing teams.
- Ability to operate independently and decisively in a fast-paced, remote-first, innovation-driven environment.
- Experience in fintech, crypto, or other highly regulated sectors.
- Familiarity with vendor onboarding, procurement processes, and compliance frameworks.
- Background working closely with product and engineering teams to develop and launch consumer-facing and enterprise products.
- Experience implementing or managing contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools.
- Passion for crypto, Web3, and emerging technologies.
Eligibility Criteria
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