Building the Future of Crypto 

Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.

What makes us different?

Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.

Before you apply, please read the Kraken Culture page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission. We also expect candidates to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app. Learn how to create a Kraken account here.

As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.

Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!

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The team

Join our expanding corporate legal team of more than nine attorneys and paraprofessionals supporting a wide range of matters including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, partnerships and divestitures, board management, international structuring, product formation, securities compliance, and debt and equity financings. The team plays a critical role in supporting Kraken as it scales and prepares for life as a public company.

This role is fully remote within the United States. Per the listed requirement for U.S. state bar admission, we will consider U.S.-based applicants.



As Senior Counsel, Corporate, you will report to the Head of M&A legal and play a key leadership role in supporting the company’s growing portfolio of acquisitions and investments. You will serve as lead counsel on M&A transactions from initial strategy through integration, while also helping to develop and strengthen the company’s corporate governance and public company readiness functions.

The opportunity

• Lead and support legal work for corporate development activities at all stages of an M&A deal, including transaction structuring, term sheet negotiation, due diligence, definitive agreement drafting and negotiation, and post-closing integration.

• Partner closely with the Head of M&A legal and senior leadership to drive execution of the firm’s global M&A strategy.

• Support Kraken's growing corporate governance needs as the company prepares for potential public company status, including advising on board governance, committee structures, policies, and processes.

• Assist in preparing for and supporting board meetings and governance matters, including board and committee materials and minutes.

• Advise on and support on SEC reporting and disclosure processes, corporate policies, and compliance frameworks.