Senior Counsel – Regulatory – US
Offer summary
Qualifications:
JD from a top law school and active U.S. state bar membership., At least 7 years of experience with financial services laws and regulations., Deep knowledge of U.S. securities and derivatives regulation., Strong analytical, writing, and organizational skills..Key responsibilities:
- Guide Kraken through complex U.S. regulatory landscape and strategy.
- Provide legal guidance on licensing, registration, and regulatory obligations.
- Support global expansion and new product launches with regulatory advice.
- Represent Kraken in high-stakes regulatory discussions domestically and internationally.
Job description
Building the Future of Crypto Our Krakenites are a worldclass team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.
What makes us different?
Kraken is a missionfocused 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.
Before you apply, please read the Kraken Culture page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission. We also expect candidates to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app. Learn how to create a Kraken account here.
As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to industryleading security, crypto education, and worldclass client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.
Proof of workThe teamKraken’s Regulatory Legal team sits at the forefront of global crypto innovation. We are a tight, experienced group of regulatory lawyers from a diverse range of tradfi, fintech, and crypto backgrounds who move fast, stay curious, and take pride in the commercial accountability of our advice to drive regulatory strategy, regulatory licensing, and expansion across new markets. Our mission: enable Kraken’s rapid growth while protecting the business from regulatory risks.
We’re looking for a sharp, businesssavvy Senior Counsel – Regulatory to join our team. partnering directly with other Legal, Product, Policy, Compliance, Risk, Finance, and Operations teams to guide Kraken through the complex, rapidlychanging crypto regulatory landscape. This role reports directly to the Head of Regulatory Legal and offers the chance to shape the future of crypto regulation while working on some of the most cuttingedge legal issues in financial services.
This is a fully remote role for a lawyer licensed to practice in the United States.
Kraken’s Regulatory Legal team sits at the forefront of global crypto innovation. We are a tight, experienced group of regulatory lawyers from a diverse range of tradfi, fintech, and crypto backgrounds who move fast, stay curious, and take pride in the commercial accountability of our advice to drive regulatory strategy, regulatory licensing, and expansion across new markets. Our mission: enable Kraken’s rapid growth while protecting the business from regulatory risks.
We’re looking for a sharp, businesssavvy Senior Counsel – Regulatory to join our team. partnering directly with other Legal, Product, Policy, Compliance, Risk, Finance, and Operations teams to guide Kraken through the complex, rapidlychanging crypto regulatory landscape. This role reports directly to the Head of Regulatory Legal and offers the chance to shape the future of crypto regulation while working on some of the most cuttingedge legal issues in financial services.
This is a fully remote role for a lawyer licensed to practice in the United States.
The opportunity
Drive Kraken’s regulatory strategy across federal and state regimes in the U.S.
Provide actionable legal guidance to the business on all regulatory matters, including regulatory strategy, licensing, registration, regulatory inquiries and ongoing regulatory obligations.
Support global expansion and new product launches with forwardlooking regulatory advice.
Partner with regulators, policymakers, and industry leaders on firstoftheirkind issues in digital assets.
Monitor global regulatory developments and help craft Kraken’s policy positions and regulatory engagement strategy.
Represent Kraken in highstakes regulatory discussions in the U.S. and abroad.
Advise on regulatory implications of M&A, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.
Skills you should HODL
JD from a top law school and active U.S. state bar membership.
7+ years of experience with financial services laws and regulations at a top tier law firm, inhouse or at a regulator or selfregulatory organization.
Deep knowledge of U.S. securities and derivatives regulation.
Ability to turn complex legal concepts into clear, practical guidance.
Exceptional analytical, writing, and organizational skills.
Confidence operating independently in a fastpaced, remotefirst environment.
Curiosity, flexibility, and a bias for action at the intersection of crypto and traditional global markets.
Nice to havesInhouse experience in fintech, crypto, or other highly regulated sectors.
Handson experience with licensing and registration applications.
International regulatory or crossborder advisory experience.
Ability to efficiently and confidently distill complex legal and regulatory issues into clear, actionable guidance for nonlawyers and product stakeholders.
Pragmatic, commercially accountable approach to legal and regulatory risk that prioritises providing stakeholders with a useful range of options and delivers clear recommendations to decisionmakers.
Passion for crypto, Web3 and emerging technologies.
Experience working in international settings.
Drive Kraken’s regulatory strategy across federal and state regimes in the U.S.
Provide actionable legal guidance to the business on all regulatory matters, including regulatory strategy, licensing, registration, regulatory inquiries and ongoing regulatory obligations.
Support global expansion and new product launches with forwardlooking regulatory advice.
Partner with regulators, policymakers, and industry leaders on firstoftheirkind issues in digital assets.
Monitor global regulatory developments and help craft Kraken’s policy positions and regulatory engagement strategy.
Represent Kraken in highstakes regulatory discussions in the U.S. and abroad.
Advise on regulatory implications of M&A, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.
JD from a top law school and active U.S. state bar membership.
7+ years of experience with financial services laws and regulations at a top tier law firm, inhouse or at a regulator or selfregulatory organization.
Deep knowledge of U.S. securities and derivatives regulation.
Ability to turn complex legal concepts into clear, practical guidance.
Exceptional analytical, writing, and organizational skills.
Confidence operating independently in a fastpaced, remotefirst environment.
Curiosity, flexibility, and a bias for action at the intersection of crypto and traditional global markets.
Inhouse experience in fintech, crypto, or other highly regulated sectors.
Handson experience with licensing and registration applications.
International regulatory or crossborder advisory experience.
Ability to efficiently and confidently distill complex legal and regulatory issues into clear, actionable guidance for nonlawyers and product stakeholders.
Pragmatic, commercially accountable approach to legal and regulatory risk that prioritises providing stakeholders with a useful range of options and delivers clear recommendations to decisionmakers.
Passion for crypto, Web3 and emerging technologies.
Experience working in international settings.
Nice to haves
Skills you should HODL
Required profile
Experience
Other Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Curiosity
- Physical Flexibility
- Communication
- Problem Solving
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