Assistant General Counsel - Corporate

Summary

Join Kraken's growing corporate legal team as a fully remote attorney and lead the company's securities law compliance. You will prepare and review SEC filings, advise internal stakeholders on disclosure requirements, collaborate with other teams to ensure accurate financial disclosures, support board and committee meetings, contribute to public company preparedness, and monitor regulatory developments. This role requires 8+ years of securities law experience at a top-tier law firm or in-house legal team, deep expertise in '33 and '34 Act filings, and a strong understanding of corporate law and public company operations. You must be a member in good standing of at least one U.S. State Bar and have a passion for crypto. The position offers the opportunity to work remotely and contribute to a mission-driven company.

Requirements

• 8+ years of securities law experience at a top-tier law firm or in-house legal team, preferably with a focus on public company reporting and compliance
• Deep expertise in ’33 and ’34 Act filings, SEC disclosure obligations, and related corporate governance matters
• Strong understanding of corporate law, capital markets, and public company operations
• Excellent legal judgment, drafting, and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing or contributing to earnings releases, investor relations materials, and internal disclosure controls
• Confidence advising executive leadership and board members on securities law and governance
• Member in good standing of at least one U.S. State Bar
• A passion for crypto, fintech, or disruptive financial technologies

Responsibilities

• Lead Kraken’s securities law compliance, including guidance on the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
• Prepare and review SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, Section 16 filings, and other public disclosures
• Advise internal stakeholders on disclosure requirements, Regulation FD, insider trading policies, and investor communications
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, and Investor Relations teams to ensure accuracy and consistency of financial disclosures
• Support board and committee meeting preparation, governance documentation, and related regulatory compliance
• Contribute to public company preparedness and SOX-readiness efforts
• Monitor regulatory developments and implement best practices in securities law compliance and corporate governance
• Provide practical, business-focused legal guidance under tight timelines and evolving regulatory conditions
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with or within a publicly traded company
• Background in financial services regulation, broker-dealer or investment adviser compliance
• Exposure to international securities regulations and cross-border disclosure issues