Coinbase - Senior Counsel, Product
Requirements
• J.D. with 7+ years of legal experience and active U.S. state bar membership, including meaningful time counseling product teams on technology product launches at a fintech, crypto/blockchain company, or consumer technology company (in-house experience preferred). • Deep familiarity with major U.S. and global payments/financial services regulations (money transmission, NYDFS BitLicense, Reg E, SEC, CFTC, CFPB, FTC Section 5/UDAAP) and the ability to apply them to novel crypto product constructs. • Demonstrated ability to provide risk-adjusted legal guidance, balancing regulatory compliance with product velocity in ambiguous or first-of-kind legal environments. • Track record of embedding with cross-functional teams and independently driving legal workstreams from problem identification through resolution. • Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality. • Pay Transparency Notice: Base salary varies by location (see range below). Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)). • Pay Transparency Notice: • Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus): • $224,995—$264,700 USD • Application Limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period. • Application Limit:
Responsibilities
• Own the legal advisory relationship for stablecoin, payments, and crypto infrastructure product teams, providing day-to-day legal, business, and strategic counsel throughout the product life cycle. • Advise product managers and engineers on U.S. and international regulatory requirements, including money transmission laws, the GENIUS Act, NYDFS BitLicense, banking regulations, e-money issuance, securities regulation, and BSA compliance. • Drive resolution of novel legal issues by identifying risks, partnering with specialized colleagues across Legal, and engaging outside counsel where needed. • Partner cross-functionally with Compliance, Communications, Finance, Tax, Security, and Enterprise Risk Management to deliver cohesive legal guidance that enables product launches. • Shape the team's approach to emerging regulatory frameworks, proactively advising product teams on how new laws and guidance affect product design, disclosures, and go-to-market strategy. • Build scalable legal processes and playbooks that enable product teams to move quickly while maintaining compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Benefits
• Medical Plan, Dental and Vision Plan with generous employee contributions • Health Savings Account with company contributions each pay period • Disability and Life Insurance • 401(k) plan with company match • Wellness Stipend • Mobile/Internet Reimbursement • Volunteer Time Off • Fertility Counseling and Benefits • Generous Time off/Leave Policy • The option of getting paid in digital currency
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