Counsel, Commercial (Institutional Legal)
Coinbase Careers Page(14 days ago)
About this role
The Counsel, Commercial (Institutional Legal) is a senior in-house attorney role on Coinbase’s Institutional Legal team focused on U.S. markets and professional trading clients. The position sits at the intersection of crypto and traditional finance, supporting institutional product offerings and partnering closely with product, sales, and compliance stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a licensed attorney who is passionate about blockchain and shaping legal strategy for institutional crypto offerings.
Required Skills
- Negotiation
- Contract Drafting
- Product Counseling
- Regulatory Knowledge
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Risk Assessment
- Legal Research
- Communication
- Analytical Rigor
Qualifications
- Licensed Attorney
About Coinbase Careers Page
coinbase.comCoinbase is a leading cryptocurrency platform that lets individuals and institutions buy, sell, store, and transfer digital assets. Its product suite includes the consumer Coinbase app and Wallet, advanced trading and custody services for institutional clients (Coinbase Prime), commerce and developer APIs, and staking and token services. The company emphasizes security and regulatory compliance—using cold storage, insurance policies, and fiat on/off ramps like bank transfers and card payments—to make crypto accessible and safer for mainstream users. Retail investors, developers, and businesses use Coinbase for trading, custody, and building crypto-native products and services.