Assistant General Counsel - Corporate
@ Kraken

Hybrid
$259,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 22 days ago

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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
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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.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Study SEC filing requirements and updates.
Review '33 and '34 Act details.
Practice drafting compliance documents.
Learn corporate governance regulations.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging regulatory compliance project.
Explain teamwork under tight deadlines.
Discuss conflict resolution during board meetings.
Share an experience advising executive leadership.

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