Counsel, Commercial (Institutional Legal)

Coinbase is seeking a Counsel, Commercial (Institutional Legal) to join their Institutional Legal team in the UK. The role involves negotiating agreements with strategic partners, providing product life-cycle counseling, and advising on digital currency and blockchain technology legal and regulatory issues. The ideal candidate has a strong background in financial services, excellent negotiation and analytical skills, and a passion for crypto and blockchain technology.

Requirements

• Licensed attorney with at least 5 years experience working in a financial services institution or in a law firm supporting such clients
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to review and negotiate financial agreements
• Strong history of commercial and transactional legal work
• Interest in digital currency and blockchain technology
• Experience working and leading with cross-functional, globally located teams
• Familiarity with US and/or EU or UK regulatory regimes applicable to financial instruments
• Comfortable challenging the status quo and preconceived notions of what is possible
• Excellent judgment, analytical rigor, clear communication, and business pragmatism

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision