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Kraken · 5 days ago

Assistant General Counsel - Litigation

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$146K/yr - $293K/yr

10+ years exp

Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values, seeking to accelerate the global adoption of crypto. The Assistant General Counsel - Litigation will lead and manage the company's global civil litigation portfolio, providing strategic oversight across various litigation types and collaborating with multiple stakeholders.

BitcoinBlockchainCryptocurrencyEthereum

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Managing complex litigation matters requiring senior-level judgment and executive visibility

Directing outside counsel in the U.S. and internationally; setting strategy, budget expectations, and quality control on all major matters

Overseeing complex dispute categories including consumer class actions, commercial disputes, employment litigation, IP threats, and international regulatory appeals

Developing and executing cross-border litigation strategies, including jurisdictional challenges, arbitration enforcement, and international discovery

Collaborating with Product Legal, Compliance, Employment Legal, Security, and other teams on pre-litigation risk mitigation and early case assessment

Leading and contributing to Litigation’s process uplift initiatives

Providing concise, executive-level reporting and risk assessments to senior leadership and the Board