Assistant General Counsel

2 weeks ago

Canada Kraken Full time

Assistant General Counsel – Litigation 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. 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. 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. Qualifications & Skills 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. This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline. Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. As an equal opportunity employer, we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Whether that’s based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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