Senior Counsel - Corporate

BUILDING THE FUTURE OF CRYPTO 

Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.

What makes us different?

Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.

Before you apply, please read the Kraken Culture https://www.kraken.com/culture page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission. We also expect candidates to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app. Learn how to create a Kraken account here https://support.kraken.com/hc/en-us/articles/226090548-How-to-create-an-account-on-Kraken.

As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ 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 https://blog.kraken.com/crypto-education/security-at-kraken, crypto education https://blog.kraken.com/category/crypto-education, and world-class client support https://blog.kraken.com/crypto-education/support-at-kraken through our products like Kraken Pro https://pro.kraken.com/, Desktop https://www.kraken.com/desktop, Wallet https://www.kraken.com/wallet, and Kraken Futures https://www.kraken.com/features/futures.

Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!

PROOF OF WORK

THE TEAM

Join our expanding corporate legal team of more than nine attorneys and paraprofessionals supporting a wide range of matters including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, partnerships and divestitures, board management, international structuring, product formation, securities compliance, and debt and equity financings. The team plays a critical role in supporting Kraken as it scales and prepares for life as a public company.

This role is fully remote within the United States. Per the listed requirement for U.S. state bar admission, we will consider U.S.-based applicants.

As Senior Counsel, Corporate, you will report to the Head of M&A legal and play a key leadership role in supporting the company’s growing portfolio of acquisitions and investments. You will serve as lead counsel on M&A transactions from initial strategy through integration, while also helping to develop and strengthen the company’s corporate governance and public company readiness functions.

THE OPPORTUNITY

- Lead and support legal work for corporate development activities at all stages of an M&A deal, including transaction structuring, term sheet negotiation, due diligence, definitive agreement drafting and negotiation, and post-closing integration.

- Partner closely with the Head of M&A legal and senior leadership to drive execution of the firm’s global M&A strategy.

- Support Kraken's growing corporate governance needs as the company prepares for potential public company status, including advising on board governance, committee structures, policies, and processes.

- Assist in preparing for and supporting board meetings and governance matters, including board and committee materials and minutes.

- Advise on and support on SEC reporting and disclosure processes, corporate policies, and compliance frameworks.

- Collaborate with internal stakeholders in legal, finance, accounting, corporate development, compliance, tax, equity, HR, and other functions to drive cross-functional alignment and execution.

- Manage relationships with outside counsel and ensure efficient and strategic use of external legal resources.

- Provide creative, pragmatic, and business-focused legal advice to senior executives under tight timelines.

SKILLS YOU SHOULD HODL

- 6+ years of relevant legal experience with a focus on mergers and acquisitions and general corporate matters at a leading law firm or in-house legal department.

- At least 2+ years of in-house experience, ideally with exposure to high-growth and acquisitive technology or financial services companies.

- Strong background in corporate governance.

- Demonstrated ability to manage complex, high-value transactions across multiple jurisdictions.

- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills with an ability to distill complex legal concepts into actionable advice.

- Exceptional judgment, analytical rigor, and commercial sensibility.

- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

- Executive presence and ability to engage confidently with senior management and the board of directors.

- Active and in good standing with at least one U.S. State Bar.

NICE TO HAVES

- Passion for or demonstrated interes