Remote-First Commercial Counsel, Payments & Fintech

Coinbase; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 183,855 - 216,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity and bonus eligibility

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Coinbase is looking for a Commercial Counsel to join the Business Legal team in Los Angeles. This role involves leading the legal strategy for critical payments partnerships and managing the execution of complex agreements that push the boundaries of the crypto industry.

The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years of legal experience, particularly in negotiating and drafting agreements within the fintech sector, along with a strong grasp of regulatory frameworks. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic, remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of transactional legal experience in-house or at a leading law firm.
• Expertise in drafting and negotiating complex agreements with fintechs and financial institutions.
• Ability to navigate regulated financial environments and provide commercial guidance.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements with strategic partners in payments.
• Provide business-centric legal advice while balancing risk and flexibility.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to solve complex legal issues.

Skills

Transactional legal experience

Drafting complex commercial agreements

Knowledge of financial services regulations

High-volume deal management

Utilizing generative AI responsibly

Education

JD or equivalent with active license

Job description

Coinbase is looking for a Commercial Counsel to join the Business Legal team in Los Angeles. This role involves leading the legal strategy for critical payments partnerships and managing the execution of complex agreements that push the boundaries of the crypto industry.

The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years of legal experience, particularly in negotiating and drafting agreements within the fintech sector, along with a strong grasp of regulatory frameworks. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic, remote-first environment.