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CoinbaseLegal & ComplianceRemote

Senior Counsel, Business Legal

Remote - USAFull-timeSenior$224,995 – $264,700
Posted Sep 24, 2026Deadline: Nov 21, 2026
Job SnapshotActively hiring
LocationRemote - USA
Job typeFull-time
Salary$224,995 – $264,700
DeadlineNov 21, 2026

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Experience level
Senior
Work style
Remote
Visa sponsorship
Not specified
Salary
$224,995 – $264,700
Key skills
Compliance

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What you'll own

You will negotiate and structure highly‑tailored commercial agreements, own end‑to‑end deal execution, and build scalable legal playbooks that accelerate deal cycles.

What they're looking for

A JD‑qualified attorney with 7+ years of transactional experience in fintech, a proven track record of closing complex deals, and the ability to create legal processes and templates.

Why this role matters

The role drives Coinbase’s most strategic partnerships, enabling rapid product and business growth while protecting the company in a fast‑evolving regulatory environment.

Best suited to

Seasoned in‑house or top‑firm counsel who thrives on cross‑functional collaboration, enjoys building repeatable legal frameworks, and can handle high‑stakes, novel transactions.

Fintech requirements

Visa sponsorship: No
Work arrangement: remote

About this role

Ready to do the most impactful work of your career? At Coinbase, we are uncompromising on our mission to increase economic freedom. The bar is high, the environment is intense, and we like it that way. This isn't a place for complacency, it’s a place to be pushed past your perceived limits. If you're ready to build the future of finance alongside people who refuse to settle for "good enough," you belong here. Coinbase is a remote-first, but not remote-only company. Expect to get together quarterly for intense in-person working sessions called “surges.” learn more about working at Coinbase.

As Senior Counsel on the Business Legal team, you'll negotiate and structure the commercial agreements that power Coinbase's most strategic partnerships. This team drives deal execution for Coinbase's business development, sales, and product organizations, partnering closely with counterparties and cross-functional stakeholders to close complex, first-of-their-kind transactions. You'll own the legal strategy for high-priority commercial deals, build scalable playbooks that accelerate deal timelines, and serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders navigating novel deal structures in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.

What you'll do

  • Negotiate and structure highly-tailored commercial agreements with strategic partners and sophisticated counterparties in the fintech and technology space, including first-of-their-kind deal structures.
  • Drive novel agreement frameworks for product partnerships and provide practical, risk-balanced legal guidance that enables business flexibility while protecting Coinbase's interests.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Business Development, Sales, Product, Engineering, Finance/Tax, and Compliance to solve problems, build partnerships, and close complex deals on accelerated timelines.
  • Build commercial playbooks, templates, and scaled strategies that reduce deal cycle times and enable the business to move faster on recurring transaction types.
  • Advise business leaders on transactional and product roadmap implications, proactively identifying legal risks and structuring solutions that align with Coinbase's commercial objectives.

What they're looking for

  • J.D. (or applicable equivalent) with 7+ years of relevant transactional experience in-house or at a leading law firm, with active licensure in a U.S. state.
  • Demonstrated experience negotiating and structuring complex fintech commercial agreements, with a track record of closing high-stakes deals with sophisticated counterparties.
  • Proven ability to independently own deal execution end-to-end, from term sheet through closing, across multiple concurrent transactions with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Track record of building scalable legal processes (playbooks, templates, deal frameworks) that accelerate deal velocity and reduce legal bottlenecks.
  • Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

Pay Transparency Notice: Base salary varies by location (see range below). Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)). 

 

Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus):
$224,995—$264,700 USD
  • Application Limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer: Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
  • US Applicants: View Employee Rights, Know Your Rights, and E-Verify Notice of Participation.
  • Accommodations: If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation, email us your request and contact info at accommodations[at]coinbase.com. Need screen reading technology? Click here to download a free compatible screen reader and view the tutorial.
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