At Coinbase, our mission is toincrease economic freedom around the world, and we couldn’t do this without hiring the best people. We’re a group of hard-working overachievers who are deeply focused on building the future of finance and Web3 for our users across the globe, whether they’re trading, storing, staking or using crypto. Know those people who always lead the group project? That’s us.
There are a few things we look for across all hires we make at Coinbase, regardless of role or team. First, we look for candidates who will thrive in aculture like ours, where we default to trust, embrace feedback, and disrupt ourselves. Second, we expect all employees to commit to ourmission-focused approach to our work. Most importantly, we seek people who are excited about crypto, because those are the folks who enjoy the intense moments in our sprint and recharge work culture. We’re a remote-first company looking to hire the absolute best talent all over the world.
Who you are:
- You’ve got positive energy. You’re optimistic about the future and determined to get there.
- You’re never tired of learning. You want to be a pro in bleeding edge tech like DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and Web 3.0.
- You appreciate direct communication. You’re both an active communicator and an eager listener - because let’s face it, you can’t have one without the other. You’re cool with candid feedback and see every setback as an opportunity to grow.
- You can pivot on the fly. Crypto is constantly evolving, so our priorities do, too. What you worked on last month may not be what you work on today, and that excites you. You’re not looking for a boring job.
- You have a “can do” attitude. Our teams create high-quality work on quick timelines. Owning a problem doesn’t scare you, but rather empowers you to take 100% responsibility for achieving our mission.
- You want to be part of a winning team. We’re stronger together, and you’re a person who embraces being pushed out of your comfort zone.
Coinbase is leading the expansion of the crypto economy. Our growing legal team is building out its litigation practice. You will be working in a cutting edge and fast paced environment, where disruptive technologies and unconventional thinking are the norm. We are seeking an experienced litigation counsel who can manage strategic litigation and commercial disputes for Coinbase in the US and internationally across a range of topics, including contracts, privacy, and employment law. This position will report to our Director and Associate General Counsel, Consumer and Commercial Litigation, who is based in California.
What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):
- Manage fast-paced docket of commercial litigation and internal counseling for Coinbase across a range of practice areas.
- Develop, execute, and continuously assess Coinbase’s world-wide litigation strategy and tactics, including providing thought leadership, strategic direction and proactive solutions.
- Join team who receives, tracks, investigates, prepares evidentiary presentations, attempts to settle, and, where necessary, litigates disputes brought by or against Coinbase.
- Draft and file pleadings and briefs as needed.
- Engage and manage outside counsel to effectively and efficiently represent Coinbase.
- Work collegially and supportively with other members of legal team.
What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):
- At least eight years of litigation experience, including courtroom experience.
- Experience managing and successfully resolving commercial litigation.
- Experience litigating matters involving digital assets and financial services firms.
- Experience working with financial services and institutional clients.
- Strong negotiation, writing, and communication skills.
- Excellent judgment, analytical rigor, clear communication, and business pragmatism.
- Team player essential -- willing to tackle tasks large or small.
- Ability to learn new areas of the law quickly and well.
- Organized and detailed oriented.
- Basic understanding of litigation developments affecting the crypto industry.
- Bonus: experience with a broader area of litigation experience, such as consumer litigation and class actions, employment, trade secret, and privacy litigation.
- Juris doctor from accredited law school required.
- Member of a US state bar in good standing.
Job #: P62228
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