Senior Trial Counsel
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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 looking to bring some of its litigation docket in-house. We are seeking a Sr. Trial Counsel with a track record of winning at trial. The successful candidate will own every aspect of their matters, from intake, to discovery, to summary judgment, and if necessary, trial. Your matters will vary but would generally consist of U.S. consumer arbitrations. Some travel will be required (to trials and hearings), but the position is otherwise fully remote.
What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):
- Develop and drive Coinbase’s consumer litigation strategy.
- Manage and run all aspects of consumer arbitration matters, including discovery, fact development, witness preparation, depositions, hearings, motion practice, and arbitration trials.
- Identify and manage litigation risk and counsel the business to minimize exposure.
What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):
- At least eight years of experience at a top tier law firm or in the government as a trial lawyer or federal prosecutor, particularly with significant experience handling trials, hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and mediations.
- Exceptional writing ability.
- Passionate about trying cases.
- Enthusiasm for Coinbase’s mission, products, and services.
- Willingness to travel, and ability to work independently and autonomously
- Juris doctor from accredited law school required
- Member of a US state bar in good standing
Nice to haves:
- Consumer protection experience.
- Experience working on trials involving cryptocurrency.
- Previous experience at a crypto company, a law firm, a tech company, or a financial services firm.
Job #: P71576
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Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying.
Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Coinbase is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. For US applicants, you may view the Employee Rights and the Know Your Rights notices by clicking on their corresponding links. Additionally, Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.
Coinbase is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at accommodations[at]coinbase.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. For quick access to screen reading technology compatible with this site click here to download a free compatible screen reader (free step by step tutorial can be found here).
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AI Disclosure
For select roles, Coinbase is piloting an AI tool based on machine learning technologies to conduct initial screening interviews to qualified applicants. The tool simulates realistic interview scenarios and engages in dynamic conversation. A human recruiter will review your interview responses, provided in the form of a voice recording and/or transcript, to assess them against the qualifications and characteristics outlined in the job description.
For select roles, Coinbase is also piloting an AI interview intelligence platform to transcribe and summarize interview notes, allowing our interviewers to fully focus on you as the candidate.
The above pilots are for testing purposes and Coinbase will not use AI to make decisions impacting employment. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact accommodations@coinbase.com.
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