Senior Counsel, International Projects

Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of?

At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system.

To achieve our mission, we’re seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company’s hardest problems.

Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be.

This role will support sensitive and high-pace projects across the legal teams that support our Security, Privacy, Financial Crimes, Strategic Response, and international regulatory work. As such, it will be front and center on advising Coinbase stakeholders on critical, novel legal issues around the globe. This role requires both the ability to provide legal counsel and manage/lead large, complicated projects that span cross-functional teams both inside and outside

What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):

• You will proactively assess and define potential risks, and identify recommendations in coordination with cross-functional subject matter experts on high-priority cross-functional matters.
• You will drive these cross-functional projects and be responsible for ensuring effective execution. 
• You will quickly learn and synthesize information from a variety of cross-functional stakeholders to frame decisions and communicate clear updates and recommendations to company leadership on complex urgent and sensitive projects.

What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):

• Experience providing legal counsel on complicated regulatory investigations/responses/projects.
• Experience in cross-functional project management in a fast-paced environment
• Experience leading internal investigations and/or regulatory responsesIdeal candidates will have demonstrated experience communicating and partnering at all levels of an organization to coordinate between multiple internal stakeholders and balance differing opinions and perspectives
• Must be flexible, able to multitask, detail-oriented, and enjoy fast paced and high-intensity work
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Exceptional legal writing abilities and skilled at synthesizing the perspectives of various stakeholders
• Excellent judgment and analytic rigor
• Ability to quickly learn and synthesize information from a variety of cross-functional stakeholders to help frame decisions and communicate clear updates and recommendations to company leadership on complex urgent projects.
• Experience communicating and partnering at all levels of an organization to coordinate between multiple internal stakeholders and balance differing opinions and perspectives with a real attention to detail.
• Ability to proactively assess potential risks and identify recommendations in coordination with cross-functional subject matter experts to drive high priority cross-functional implementation.
• Experience in cross-functional project management in a fast-paced environment.

Job #: P65970

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Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include target bonus + target equity + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).Pay Range: $183,855—$216,300 USD

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Coinbase is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.  For US applicants, you may view the Know Your Rights notice here