Corporate Counsel New York, NY, United States

Ripple; New York (NY); On-site; USD 228,000 - 285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Wellness reimbursement

Generous vacation policy

Parental leave policies

Catered lunches

Job summary

Ripple is seeking a skilled Corporate Counsel in New York, NY, to manage vendor contracts and support a range of product lines including payments and custody. The ideal candidate has a J.D. from a top-tier law school, at least 7 years of experience, and a proven ability to collaborate with various teams.

This role offers a competitive salary of $228,000 – $285,000 USD, along with bonuses, equity, and comprehensive benefits for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• J.D. from a top-tier law school with strong academic credentials.
• Minimum of 7 years of practice as a corporate attorney.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with various teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage increasing number of vendor agreements.
• Assist sales and business development teams with commercial transactions.
• Manage and budget for external advisors.

Skills

Transactional law expertise

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

J.D. from a top-tier law school

Job description

Please note this is for New York, NY, United States. You only need to apply to one location if there are multiple listed for the job.

Are you a hardworking and self‑motivated transactional lawyer looking to make a meaningful impact in the fintech world? Ripple Labs Inc. is seeking a skilled Corporate Counsel to join our growing and agile legal team to efficiently manage our vendor contracts and to support our wide range of product lines, including payments, custody, and stablecoin. You will report directly to Ripple’s Deputy General Counsel and play a key role in our mission to implement innovative financial solutions successfully!

What You’ll Do:

• One of your primary roles will be to manage our increasing number of vendor agreements and to think of ways to streamline the process.
• Assist the Company’s sales and business development teams with various commercial transactions. This includes drafting and negotiating term sheets and definitive documentation. You will also manage the deal process.
• Manage and budget for external advisors engaged on such projects.
• Assist with other commercial or corporate matters as needed.

What We’re Looking For:

• J.D. from a top‑tier law school with strong academic credentials.
• A minimum of 7 years of practice, ideally as a corporate attorney at a major law firm and at a fintech startup.
• Proven ability to work cross‑functionally with Ripple’s product, marketing, engineering, security, tax, and finance teams to ensure agreements align with internal corporate policies and processes.
• Outstanding problem‑solving skills, judgment, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Capacity to thrive in a fast‑paced environment, meet tight deadlines, and act decisively.
• Competence in presenting complex issues clearly and concisely, providing succinct, practical, and effective legal advice.

NY Annual Base Salary Range

$228,000 – $285,000 USD

Take Control of Your Finances

• Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity
• Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support
• Employee giving match

Take Care of Yourself

• R&R days so you can rest and recharge
• Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming
• Generous vacation policy – work with your manager to take time off when you need it
• Industry‑leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.
• Catered lunches, fully‑stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events

Benefits listed above are for full‑time employees.

Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.