About Kraken

As one of the largest and most trusted digital asset platforms globally, we are empowering people to experience the life-changing potential of crypto. Trusted by over 8 million consumer and pro traders, institutions, and authorities worldwide - our unique combination of products, services, and global expertise is helping tip the scales towards mass crypto adoption. But we’re only just getting started. We want to be pioneers in crypto and add value to the everyday lives of billions. Now is not the time to sit on the sidelines. Join us to bring crypto to the world.

About the role

This is a fully remote role for an attorney licensed to practice in the United States

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement company-wide regulatory strategy for rapidly evolving regulatory landscape in the crypto industry
• Leverage financial regulatory knowledge to guide the launch of bleeding-edge crypto and fintech products and services, and help drive Kraken’s asset listing process
• Work with prominent financial services regulators on cutting-edge regulatory issues

Requirements

• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset
• An opportunity-making attitude, using the law to increase the company’s optionality
• At least five years of relevant experience applying financial laws and regulations, whether at a top law firm, in house, or at a financial regulator
• Admission to practice law in the United States
• Interest in crypto

Location Tagging: #US

We’re powered by people from around the world with their own unique and diverse experiences. We value all Krakenites and their talents, contributions, and perspectives, regardless of their background. 

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. 

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