Senior Corporate Counsel (M&A)

GEMINI; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 209,000 - 261,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to navigate complex legal challenges in the emerging asset class space. This role involves leading financing efforts, managing corporate structures, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to protect technological innovations. With a focus on building strong relationships and assessing legal risks, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of money. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including equity grants and flexible time off, making it an exciting opportunity for legal professionals passionate about fintech and disruptive technologies.

Benefits

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Long-Term Incentive (Equity Grant)

401K with Company Matching

Flexible Time Off

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant legal experience at a law firm or in-house.
• Strong knowledge of disruptive technology or financial services.

Responsibilities

• Lead financing and fundraising efforts, coordinating due diligence and negotiations.
• Manage projects and build relationships with leadership and cross-functional partners.

Skills

Legal Experience

Negotiation Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Financial Services

Job description

The Role : Senior Corporate Counsel (M&A)

As Senior Corporate Counsel at Gemini, you are the ultimate general athlete. Leveraging both breadthand depth of experience at a law firm and / or as in-house counsel, you will help Gemini build a nimble,innovative legal organization tasked with tackling the complex legal challenges that confront a disruptiveemerging asset class. By navigating unprecedented legal complexities across Business Development,Finance and Accounting, People Operations, Tax, Technology and Security, you’ll play a critical role inbuilding our business at the forefront of the future of money.

Responsibilities :

• Lead financing and fundraising efforts and other strategic transactions, from coordinating due diligence and drafting term sheets to negotiating definitive agreements, managing closing processes and implementing post-closing controls.
• Scale and support the Gemini group’s corporate structure, including with respect to capital contributions, equity awards and required filings, audits and returns.
• Manage projects effectively and collaboratively.
• Build positive and influential relationships with Gemini Leadership and cross-functional partners, evangelizing the Legal team’s expertise and services across the company.
• Work with the Chief Legal Officer and cross functional teams to develop and implement a strategic approach to intellectual property management, focused on protecting technological innovations and maintaining competitive advantage.
• Collaborate with the rest of the Legal team to evaluate and communicate legal risks to internal stakeholders and external parties.

Minimum Qualifications :

• 10+ years of relevant legal experience at a law firm or in-house.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Strong knowledge of and interest in disruptive technology or financial services; prior experienceworking in fintech, digital assets or high-growth tech companies a plus.
• Proven ability to proactively, efficiently, and accurately assess legal business risks in a fast-pacedenvironment.
• Track record of creative problem-solving, excellent written and oral communication skills, andcreation of strong and trusted cross-functional relationships.

It Pays to Work Here The compensation & benefits package for this role includes :

• A discretionary annual bonus
• Long-term incentive in the form of a new hire equity grant
• 401K with company matching
• Flexible time off

Salary Range : The base salary range for this role is between $209,000 - $261,000 in the State of New York, the State of California and the State of Washington. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate’s compensation, we consider a number of factors including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.