Associate General Counsel - Commercial

Summary

Join Kraken's Commercial Legal team as Head of Commercial Legal and lead a team of experienced attorneys and paralegals. You will serve as a strategic legal advisor to leadership, overseeing contract development and improvement, collaborating with various teams, and supporting M&A activities. The role requires managing a high-performing team, ensuring legally sound commercial relationships, and implementing efficient contracting processes. You will work in a fast-paced, remote-first environment, contributing to Kraken's rapid innovation and expansion. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of crypto within a dynamic and mission-focused company.

Requirements

• J.D. or equivalent legal degree and active license to practice law in at least one jurisdiction
• 10+ years of commercial legal experience, ideally with a combination of top-tier law firm and in-house counsel work
• Strong experience leading complex commercial transactions in a global environment, including SaaS, technology, and vendor agreements
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including team management and cross-functional collaboration
• Exceptional contract drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, and remote-first environment

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Commercial Legal function and manage a high-performing team of commercial attorneys and paralegals supporting global contracting across the business
• Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership and stakeholders on a wide range of commercial legal matters and negotiations including technology agreements, SaaS deals, partnership contracts, and procurement agreements
• Oversee the development and continuous improvement of templates, playbooks, processes, and risk management practices to ensure scalable and efficient contracting
• Collaborate closely with Product and Compliance teams to assess legal risks and implement practical solutions to enable innovation
• Partner with the Procurement team to support vendor onboarding and contract negotiation across multiple jurisdictions
• Support M&A through contract review and integration efforts
• Help manage contract lifecycle systems and contribute to operationalizing legal workflows through automation and technology
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in fintech, crypto, or similarly regulated industries
• Familiarity with procurement and vendor onboarding processes
• Background in supporting product and engineering teams on go-to-market strategies
• Experience implementing or managing contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools
• A passion for crypto, Web3, and emerging technologies