Senior Counsel, Regulatory Litigation at Coinbase

Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of?

At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system.

To achieve our mission, we’re seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company’s hardest problems.

Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be.

While many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, we are not remote-only. In-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment. Attendance is expected and fully supported.

Come work at the cutting edge of technology, law, and regulatory litigation! The Regulatory Litigation team at Coinbase focuses on regulatory investigations and litigation in some of the most interesting areas of law today. This role is perfect for a high-energy, strategic attorney with substantial experience in these areas who has the ability to manage our expanding litigation practice. The ideal candidate will have excellent judgment, analytical rigor, clear communication skills, and understand business pragmatism. This is a team player essential role - with willingness to tackle tasks large and small.

What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):

Manage fast-paced docket of litigation and regulatory investigations (including financial regulatory enforcement matters) for Coinbase across a range of practice areas

Develop, execute, and continuously assess Coinbase world-wide litigation strategy and tactics, including providing thought leadership, strategic direction and proactive solutions

Join team who receives, tracks, investigates, prepares evidentiary presentations, attempts to settle, and, where necessary, litigates lawsuits and regulatory matters brought against Coinbase

Draft and file pleadings and briefs as needed

Engage and manage outside counsel to effectively and efficiently represent Coinbase

Work collegially and supportively with other members of legal team

What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):

At least 6 years of litigation or regulatory investigation experience

Experience managing and successfully resolving strategic litigation

Experience with regulatory investigations and financial regulatory enforcement actions

Experience with third party subpoenas from regulatory agencies

Strong negotiation skills

Ability to manage expanding litigation practice, using outside counsel strategically and efficiently

Ability to learn new areas of the law quickly and well

Organized and detailed oriented

Basic understanding of the regulatory landscape in the crypto industry

Bonus: experience working with or in the cryptocurrency space, FinTech space, and financial institutions and markets

Juris doctor from accredited law school required

Member of a US state bar in good standing

Occasional travel required

Nice to haves:

In-house experience

Job #: P75223

Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual base salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include bonus eligibility + equity eligibility + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).

Base salary range shown. Total compensation also includes equity and bonus eligibility and benefits:

$224,995—$264,700 USD

Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Coinbase is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. For US applicants, you may view the Employee Rights and the Know Your Rights notices by clicking on their corresponding links. Additionally, Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.

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AI Disclosure

For select roles, Coinbase is piloting an AI tool based on machine learning technologies to conduct initial screening interviews to qualified applicants. The tool simulates realistic interview scenarios and engages in dynamic conversation. A human recruiter will review your interview responses, provided in the form of a voice recording and/or transcript, to assess them against the qualifications and characteristics outlined in the .

For select roles, Coinbase is also piloting an AI interview intelligence platform to transcribe and summarize interview notes, allowing our interviewers to fully focus on you as the candidate.

The above pilots are for testing purposes and Coinbase will not use AI to make decisions impacting employment. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact accommodations[at]coinbase.com

Senior Counsel, Regulatory Litigation

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