Full-Time

Senior Counsel

Product

Posted on 10/26/2024

Coinbase

Coinbase

5,001-10,000 employees

Digital currency wallet and transaction platform

Fintech
Crypto & Web3

Compensation Overview

$218.4k - $257kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity + Benefits

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Legal
Risk & Compliance
Legal & Compliance
Required Skills
Blockchain
Data Analysis

You match the following Coinbase's candidate preferences

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

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Currently licensed in a U.S. state.
  • J.D. or equivalent with 8+ years of legal experience, preferably with in-house experience with a consumer financial services business, a fintech or crypto/blockchain company.
  • Experience counseling product teams in launching financial services or technology products, and a clear understanding of the legal underpinnings supporting these products.
  • Strong interest in digital currency, blockchain technology, and innovative constructs pioneered by decentralized applications, web3, and defi.
  • Familiarity with consumer financial services regulation and agencies (Reg E, FinCEN MSB, State MTLs, SEC) and consumer services and internet regulations and agencies (FTC UDAAP, CDA 230, Privacy/GDPR).
  • Experience with build-outs to support Anti Money Laundering (AML)/Know-your-customer (KYC) requirements, and regulated e-money and money transmission obligations under banking laws.
  • Proven problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent legal judgment with analytic rigor, prudential risk assessment, and a balance of realizable creativity and pragmatism.
  • Comfortable with risk-adjusted thinking, and can understand when interpretive flexibility is warranted.
  • Team-oriented and collaborative, bringing cross-departmental colleagues to the table.
Responsibilities
  • Join and contribute to a best-in-class crypto product legal team, embedded with the Consumer business.
  • Integrate into the day-to-day operations of Coinbase Product, providing legal, business and strategic advice.
  • Provide full product life-cycle counseling, from ideation and development to launch, operation and sunset.
  • Ensure product compliance with applicable U.S. and international laws and regulations, in close collaboration with colleagues in Legal and the Compliance team.
  • Identify issues that may fall outside your expertise, driving resolution by partnering with other members of the Coinbase legal team and with outside counsel.
  • Work cross-departmentally, including with stakeholders such as Compliance, Communications, Finance, Tax, Security, Enterprise Risk Management, Data, Analytics, and Corporate Development.
  • Respond promptly to a wide range of complex legal requests and coordinate closely with Legal department colleagues to ensure the swift delivery of smart, practical advice.
  • Operate in a fast paced, demanding environment and pivot quickly to meet leadership's needs.
  • Recognize priority initiatives and effectively manage your clients and your advice to scale your advice and provide the right level of guidance for request at hand.

Coinbase provides a platform for buying, selling, and storing digital currencies like bitcoin, ethereum, and litecoin. Users can create a digital wallet to manage their cryptocurrency transactions easily. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, making it accessible for both merchants and consumers. Unlike many competitors, Coinbase focuses on building trust with its users through reliable services and a straightforward interface. The company's goal is to create an open financial system that promotes innovation and equal opportunities in the digital currency space.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$616.1M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • BTC-collateralized loans attract a broader audience, enhancing user retention.
  • Coinbase's Base L2 market share growth strengthens its position in NFT and DeFi sectors.
  • Partnership with Morpho improves competitive edge in crypto lending market.

What critics are saying

  • Bitcoin-collateralized loans expose Coinbase to financial risk from Bitcoin's volatility.
  • Delays in Solana transactions harm Coinbase's reputation and customer trust.
  • Political donations may attract backlash, impacting Coinbase's public image.

What makes Coinbase unique

  • Coinbase offers a user-friendly platform for digital currency transactions.
  • The company provides BTC-collateralized loans, expanding its financial product offerings.
  • Coinbase's acquisition of Spindl enhances its on-chain advertising capabilities.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

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