Assistant General Counsel – Litigation

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Kraken Digital Asset Exchange

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Crypto • Finance • Fintech

Kraken Digital Asset Exchange is a cryptocurrency platform that facilitates the buying and selling of over 200 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and many others. Founded in 2011, Kraken provides a comprehensive suite of features for both beginner and advanced traders, such as advanced trading interfaces and margin trading. The platform emphasizes industry-leading security, deep liquidity, and 24/7 customer support, making it a trusted choice for users worldwide. Kraken caters to individual investors as well as institutional clients, offering services like OTC trading and custody. The company is committed to transparency with its proof of reserves and mission-driven values. Kraken operates globally, supporting clients in over 190 countries, with a quarterly trading volume exceeding $207 billion. However, users are advised of the high risk of crypto investments and the lack of regulation in some jurisdictions.

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2011

₿ Crypto

💸 Finance

💳 Fintech

📋 Description

• Managing complex litigation matters requiring senior-level judgment and executive visibility. • Directing outside counsel in the U.S. and internationally; setting strategy, budget expectations, and quality control on all major matters. • Overseeing complex dispute categories including consumer class actions, commercial disputes, employment litigation, IP threats, and international regulatory appeals. • Developing and executing cross-border litigation strategies, including jurisdictional challenges, arbitration enforcement, and international discovery. • Collaborating with Product Legal, Compliance, Employment Legal, Security, and other teams on pre-litigation risk mitigation and early case assessment. • Leading and contributing to Litigation’s process uplift initiatives. • Providing concise, executive-level reporting and risk assessments to senior leadership and the Board.

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant experience litigating financial services or technology matters, whether in-house, in government, or at a top law firm • Admission to practice law in the US, UK, or Canada • A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset • An opportunity-making attitude, using the law to increase the company’s optionality • An interest in crypto

🏖️ Benefits

• Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. • Industry-leading security. • Crypto education. • World-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.