Commercial Counsel, Payments & Fintech Partnerships

Coinbase; New York (NY); On-site; USD 183,855 - 216,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity and bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k))

Quarterly in-person working sessions

Job summary

Coinbase is seeking a Commercial Counsel to lead legal strategy behind important payments partnerships. The role involves drafting, negotiating, and executing commercial agreements with fintechs, banks, and payment networks. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of transactional legal experience and a JD.

The base salary range for this position in New York is $183,855 to $216,300, depending on experience. Join a team that values ambition and innovation beyond the ordinary.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of transactional legal experience in-house or at a law firm.
• Active license in a U.S. state required.
• Experience in fintech and payments sectors is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements with strategic partners.
• Provide legal advice balancing risk with business needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to close deals quickly.
• Develop scalable playbooks for the payments portfolio.

Skills

Transactional legal experience

Drafting complex commercial agreements

Negotiating agreements

Navigating regulated financial environments

Utilizing generative AI

Education

JD or equivalent

Job description

Coinbase is seeking a Commercial Counsel to lead legal strategy behind important payments partnerships. The role involves drafting, negotiating, and executing commercial agreements with fintechs, banks, and payment networks. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of transactional legal experience and a JD.

The base salary range for this position in New York is $183,855 to $216,300, depending on experience. Join a team that values ambition and innovation beyond the ordinary.