Senior Counsel, Consumer Litigation

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11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of? 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. While many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, we are not remote-only. In-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment. Attendance is expected and fully supported. We are seeking an experienced litigation counsel who can manage consumer arbitration and litigation matters in the US. You will be working in a cutting edge and fast paced environment, where disruptive technologies and unconventional thinking are the norm. This role is perfect for a high-energy, strategic attorney with substantial experience in these areas who has the ability to manage our expanding litigation practice. The ideal candidate will have excellent judgment, analytical rigor, clear communication skills, understand business pragmatism, and be the consummate team player.

Requirements

• 6+ years of litigation experience at a top law firm and/or in-house experience.
• Experience managing and successfully resolving strategic litigation.
• Experience with consumer protection law and consumer class actions.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage expanding litigation practice, using outside counsel strategically and efficiently.
• 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 detail oriented.
• Juris doctor from accredited law school required.
• Member of a US state bar in good standing.
• Occasional travel required.

Nice To Haves

• experience working with or in the cryptocurrency space, FinTech space, and financial institutions and markets.

Responsibilities

• Manage fast-paced docket of consumer litigation and arbitration in the US.
• Develop, execute, and continuously assess Coinbase global consumer litigation strategy and tactics, including providing thought leadership, strategic direction and proactive solutions.
• Identify and mitigate consumer protection issues and risks arising out of operating the most trusted crypto platforms.
• Advise a cross-functional team of internal and external stakeholders on Coinbase’s global consumer litigation matters and strategy.
• 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 the legal team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees