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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. Coinbase is leading the expansion of the crypto economy.  Our growing legal team is building out its litigation practice. You will be working in a cutting edge and fast paced environment, where disruptive technologies and unconventional thinking are the norm.  We are seeking an experienced litigation counsel who can manage strategic litigation and commercial disputes for Coinbase in the US and internationally across a range of topics, including contracts, privacy, and employment law. This position will report to our Director and Associate General Counsel, Consumer and Commercial Litigation, who is based in California. 

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

• Manage fast-paced docket of commercial litigation and internal counseling for Coinbase across a range of practice areas.

• Develop, execute, and continuously assess Coinbase’s 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 disputes brought by or 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 eight years of litigation experience, including courtroom experience.

• Experience managing and successfully resolving commercial litigation.

• Experience litigating matters involving digital assets and financial services firms. 

• Experience working with financial services and institutional clients. 

• Strong negotiation, writing, and communication skills.

• Excellent judgment, analytical rigor, clear communication, and business pragmatism.

• Team player essential -- willing to tackle tasks large or small.

• Ability to learn new areas of the law quickly and well.

• Organized and detailed oriented.

• Basic understanding of litigation developments affecting the crypto industry.

• Bonus: experience with a broader area of litigation experience, such as consumer litigation and class actions, employment, trade secret, and privacy litigation.

• Juris doctor from accredited law school required.

• Member of a US state bar in good standing.

Job #: P62228

Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include target bonus + target equity + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)). Pay Range: : $218,450 USD - $257,000 USD Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Coinbase is committed to diversity in its workforce and 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 Know Your Rights notice here.  Additionally, Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. 

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