KrakenSenior Counsel - Corporate
Senior Counsel, Corporate role supporting M&A, corporate governance, and public company readiness. Requires 6+ years of legal experience.
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The team
Join our expanding corporate legal team of more than nine attorneys and paraprofessionals supporting a wide range of matters including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, partnerships and divestitures, board management, international structuring, product formation, securities compliance, and debt and equity financings. The team plays a critical role in supporting Kraken as it scales and prepares for life as a public company.
This role is fully remote within the United States. Per the listed requirement for U.S. state bar admission, we will consider U.S.-based applicants.
As Senior Counsel, Corporate, you will report to the Head of M&A legal and play a key leadership role in supporting the company’s growing portfolio of acquisitions and investments. You will serve as lead counsel on M&A transactions from initial strategy through integration, while also helping to develop and strengthen the company’s corporate governance and public company readiness functions.
The opportunity
- Lead and support legal work for corporate development activities at all stages of an M&A deal, including transaction structuring, term sheet negotiation, due diligence, definitive agreement drafting and negotiation, and post-closing integration.
- Partner closely with the Head of M&A legal and senior leadership to drive execution of the firm’s global M&A strategy.
- Support Kraken's growing corporate governance needs as the company prepares for potential public company status, including advising on board governance, committee structures, policies, and processes.
- Assist in preparing for and supporting board meetings and governance matters, including board and committee materials and minutes.
- Advise on and support on SEC reporting and disclosure processes, corporate policies, and compliance frameworks.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders in legal, finance, accounting, corporate development, compliance, tax, equity, HR, and other functions to drive cross-functional alignment and execution.
- Manage relationships with outside counsel and ensure efficient and strategic use of external legal resources.
- Provide creative, pragmatic, and business-focused legal advice to senior executives under tight timelines.
Skills you should HODL
- 6+ years of relevant legal experience with a focus on mergers and acquisitions and general corporate matters at a leading law firm or in-house legal department.
- At least 2+ years of in-house experience, ideally with exposure to high-growth and acquisitive technology or financial services companies.
- Strong background in corporate governance.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex, high-value transactions across multiple jurisdictions.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills with an ability to distill complex legal concepts into actionable advice.
- Exceptional judgment, analytical rigor, and commercial sensibility.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Executive presence and ability to engage confidently with senior management and the board of directors.
- Active and in good standing with at least one U.S. State Bar.
Nice to haves
- Passion for or demonstrated interest in the crypto, fintech, or digital asset industry.
- Familiarity with public company and SEC reporting requirements.
- Experience advising regulated financial services or technology companies.
- Familiarity with international M&A and regulatory landscapes affecting cross-border deals.
Unless a specific application deadline is stated in the job posting, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and unique perspectives. We hire strictly based on merit, meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills considered the most suitable for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgable about crypto!
We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments as part of our hiring process. These assessments are designed to evaluate competencies relevant to the role and are applied consistently across candidates for similar positions. Assessment results are considered alongside other relevant information, such as experience and interviews, and are not the sole basis for any employment decision.
As an equal opportunity employer, we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Whether that’s based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.
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