Associate General Counsel, Institutional

coinbase•Remote•greenhouse
Posted Date:

September 25, 2025

Employment Type:

Not specified

Work Arrangement:

Remote

Skills & Technologies

Legal & Compliancepreferred

Contact Information

Job Description

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.

Coinbase is leading the expansion of digital currency into the financial mainstream. We have a world-class legal team that supports Coinbase and its affiliates as we continue to grow the company in the U.S. and internationally. You will be working in a cutting edge and fast paced environment, where disruptive technologies and unconventional thinking are the norm. Given the nascent state of the law, novel legal guidance is needed!

We are looking for a highly motivated, entrepreneurial, and experienced attorney to serve as Associate General Counsel to lead key initiatives supporting the institutional business and more broadly, the application of securities laws to digital assets. This role will be highly visible throughout Coinbase, working alongside senior management and partnering closely with our product teams. You will collaborate closely with business executives, product teams, and Legal and Compliance department colleagues to move the business forward.

What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):

    • Lead and manage regulatory compliance and risk management for all broker-dealer activities, ensuring adherence to SEC and FINRA rules.
    • Provide expert legal counsel on complex issues related to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, especially new and novel product development.
    • Serve as the legal point of contact for regulatory examinations and inquiries from the SEC and FINRA.
    • Develop internal policies and procedures to enhance the firm's compliance program and mitigate legal risks.
    • Stay current on regulatory developments and advise senior management on the impact of new rules and regulations, particularly for crypto and digital assets markets.
    • Provide training and guidance to executives, senior management and cross-functional colleagues on regulatory obligations and best practices.
    • Provide practical advice on legal issues and risks, complex and first-of-their-kind agreement structures and company policies in a risk-tolerant, but compliance-oriented environment.
    • Effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams (Business Development, Product/Engineering, Finance/Tax, Compliance) and legal colleagues to solve problems, build partnerships, and create agreements that enable deals to be closed more quickly.
    • Develop scaled strategies for addressing risk in business-centric ways and build commercial processes that allow the business flexibility and freedom to move quickly.
    • Look around corners and creatively solve problems for the business as they plan, build, and execute their transactional and product roadmap.
    • Be a business partner, not just an attorney.

What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):

    • Current license in a U.S. state or financial hub in an international jurisdiction with JD or applicable equivalent, with 12+ years of legal experience.
    • Interest in digital currency and blockchain technology.
  • Experienced securities attorney with deep broker-dealer expertise to provide legal guidance on compliance, regulatory matters, and transactions.