Senior Corporate Counsel
About The Position
At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. Ripple Labs Inc. is seeking a skilled Corporate Counsel to join our growing and agile legal team to efficiently manage our vendor contracts and to support our wide range of product lines, including payments, custody, and stablecoin. You will report directly to Ripple’s Deputy General Counsel and play a key role in our mission to implement innovative financial solutions successfully!
Requirements
- J.D. from a top-tier law school with strong academic credentials.
- A minimum of 7 years of practice, ideally as a corporate attorney at a major law firm and at a fintech startup.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Ripple’s product, marketing, engineering, security, tax, and finance teams to ensure agreements align with internal corporate policies and processes.
- Outstanding problem-solving skills, judgment, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
- Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment, meet tight deadlines, and act decisively.
- Competence in presenting complex issues clearly and concisely, providing succinct, practical, and effective legal advice.
Responsibilities
- Manage our increasing number of vendor agreements and to think of ways to streamline the process.
- Assist the Company’s sales and business development teams with various commercial transactions. This includes drafting and negotiating term sheets and definitive documentation. You will also manage the deal process.
- Manage and budget for external advisors engaged on such projects.
- Assist with other commercial or corporate matters as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity
- Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support
- Employee giving match
- Mobile phone stipend
- R&R days so you can rest and recharge
- Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming
- Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it
- Industry-leading parental leave policies.
- Family planning benefits.
- Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
