Assistant General Counsel - Litigation

Kraken

8d•Remote

About The Position

Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology. What makes us different? Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world. Before you apply, please read the Kraken Culture page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission. We also expect candidates to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app. Learn how to create a Kraken account here. As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures. Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto! Proof of work The team The Assistant General Counsel - Litigation will serve as a senior litigator responsible for leading and managing Kraken’s global civil litigation portfolio. This role provides strategic oversight across high-stakes commercial, consumer, employment, IP, and securities litigation. The Assistant General Counsel will report to Kraken’s Deputy General Counsel and Head of Litigation and will partner closely with executives, cross-functional stakeholders, and outside counsel to drive consistent litigation strategy, reduce spend volatility, and ensure disciplined, defensible approaches across all litigation matters.

Requirements

10+ years of relevant experience litigating financial services or technology matters, whether in-house, in government, or at a top law firm
Admission to practice law in the US, UK, or Canada
A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset
An opportunity-making attitude, using the law to increase the company’s optionality
An interest in crypto

Nice To Haves

Experience resolving client legal threats, particularly in technology or financial services

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.

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