Counsel, Corporate (us)

Kraken

United States
Fully remote
Corporate governance and board management
International corporate structuring and compliance
Regulatory compliance and licensing
Kraken is seeking a Counsel for its corporate governance legal team, focusing on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and international corporate structuring within the crypto industry. The ideal candidate will have significant corporate legal experience, particularly in regulated industries, and a strong interest in cryptocurrency

Job Summary

  • Join our corporate governance legal team working on matters such as corporate governance, board management, and international corporate structuring, compliance and licensing to further Kraken's mission.
  • Lead 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.

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Kraken is seeking a Counsel for its corporate governance legal team, focusing on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and international corporate structuring within the crypto industry. The ideal candidate will have significant corporate legal experience, particularly in regulated industries, and a strong interest in cryptocurrency.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Corporate governance and board management
  • International corporate structuring and compliance
  • Regulatory compliance and licensing
  • AML, KYC/UBO compliance support
  • Mergers and acquisitions support

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in regulated financial services
  • Experience with international regulators
  • Proactive and entrepreneurial mindset
  • Interest in the crypto industry

Key Requirements

  • 3+ years of dedicated corporate legal experience
  • 6+ years of overall relevant corporate law experience
  • JD from a well regarded law school
  • Membership in a US state bar

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