Assistant General Counsel - Corporate @ Kraken
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About the Role
Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto as an Assistant General Counsel - Corporate. Join Kraken's mission-focused team and contribute to accelerating global crypto adoption.
The Team
Join a growing corporate legal team of more than 9 attorneys and paraprofessionals working on corporate governance, board management, international structuring, product formation, securities compliance, and financings.
The Opportunity
- Lead securities law compliance including guidance on major Securities Acts.
- Review and prepare SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy, etc.).
- Advise on disclosure requirements, Regulation FD, and insider trading policies.
- Collaborate with Finance, Accounting and Investor Relations to ensure disclosure accuracy.
- Support board, committee meetings, and regulatory compliance preparations.
- Monitor regulatory developments and implement best practices.
- Provide business-focused legal guidance under tight deadlines.
Skills You Should HODL
8+ years of securities law experience (law firm or in-house), expertise in '33 and '34 Acts, strong corporate law, capital markets knowledge, excellent legal judgment, drafting and problem-solving skills, and a passion for crypto, fintech or disruptive financial technologies.
Nice-to-Haves
Experience working with publicly traded companies, background in financial services regulation, and exposure to international securities regulations.
Additional Information
This is a fully remote role for an attorney licensed to practice in the United States. Kraken values diverse talents and backgrounds and hires strictly on merit.
Key skills/competency
- Securities Law
- SEC Filings
- Corporate Governance
- Compliance
- Legal Drafting
- Regulatory Knowledge
- Board Management
- Disclosure Control
- Crypto
- Financial Services
How to Get Hired at Kraken
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Tailor legal expertise for Kraken roles.
- Highlight crypto experience: Emphasize fintech and securities law background.
- Research Kraken: Review their mission and crypto products.
- Prepare examples: Demonstrate past SEC filings and compliance work.