Full-Time

Legal Operations Manager

Spend & Vendor Management

Updated on 2/19/2025

Coinbase

Coinbase

5,001-10,000 employees

Digital currency wallet and transaction platform

Fintech
Crypto & Web3

Compensation Overview

$148.8k - $175.1kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity + Benefits

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Legal
Risk & Compliance
Legal & Compliance

You match the following Coinbase's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience at a comparable in-house practice – preferably at a high growth technology company
  • Vendor, specifically law firm spend management and e-billing experience, including experience with law firm panel programs and negotiating alternative fixed fee arrangements
  • Passion for all things operations related, with a willingness to dive into new projects of all shapes and sizes
  • Ruthless attention to detail and exceptional professional judgment
  • Excellent organization and communication skills with the ability to develop, implement, and enhance processes
  • Ability to execute under pressure and within tight timelines while juggling multiple projects
  • Willingness to roll up sleeves (no job too big, no job too small)
  • A self-starter with enthusiasm, who can work independently with minimal oversight on certain projects but who is also a team player and can support projects when needed.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee expense management, law firm and vendor spend, and annual budget planning for the Legal, Policy, and Compliance departments.
  • Ensure operational excellence in the processes related to the legal e-billing system, vendor and contractor onboarding, law firm billing guidelines, law firm engagement letter review, and conflicts of interest; perform day to day tasks regarding the same.
  • Communicate with the finance team and law firms on invoicing and accruals.
  • Partner and advise legal department leadership on budget strategies, law firm management, and alternative fixed fee arrangements.
  • Develop and implement a top tier law firm panel program (aka preferred vendor panel). Further develop and maintain the spend optimization strategy with outside counsel.
  • Respond to routine inquiries from internal teams and provide training on business processes and use of systems as it relates to vendor management and e-billing.
  • Develop positive, strong, and collaborative relationships with cross-functional partners to enhance our effectiveness and ability to deliver on tasks.
Desired Qualifications
  • Familiarity with Onit or other comparable legal e-billing system.
  • Proficiency with Adobe Pro, Asana, Confluence, DocuSign, Google Workspace, Jira, Lucidchart, Office 365, and Slack

Coinbase operates a digital currency wallet and platform that allows users to buy, sell, and manage digital currencies like bitcoin, ethereum, and litecoin. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, making it easy for both merchants and consumers to engage in transactions with digital currencies. Coinbase generates revenue primarily through transaction fees, trading services, and custodial solutions. What sets Coinbase apart from its competitors is its strong emphasis on trust and user-centric design, ensuring that clients have a reliable and straightforward experience. The company's goal is to promote innovation and equal opportunity by creating an open financial system that is accessible to everyone.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$616.1M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Coinbase's acquisition of Spindl enhances its on-chain advertising capabilities.
  • The launch of BTC-collateralized loans opens new financial opportunities for users.
  • Coinbase's international expansion, including India, broadens its market reach.

What critics are saying

  • Technical issues with Solana transactions have led to customer dissatisfaction.
  • Increased competition from decentralized exchanges could erode Coinbase's market share.
  • Regulatory scrutiny in the U.S. may lead to stricter compliance requirements.

What makes Coinbase unique

  • Coinbase offers a user-friendly platform for both merchants and consumers.
  • The company provides a secure and reliable digital currency wallet service.
  • Coinbase's business model includes transaction fees, trading services, and custodial solutions.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-6%
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