Senior Legal Counsel
Senior Legal Counsel
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Job Description
CoinDesk is the most trusted media events indices and data company for the global crypto economy. Since 2013 CoinDesk Media has led the story of the future of money and investing illuminating the transformation in society and culture that comes with it. Our awardwinning team of journalists delivers news and unparalleled insights that bring transparency comprehension and context. CoinDesk Events gathers the global crypto blockchain and Web3 communities at annual events such as Consensus the worlds largest and longestrunning crypto festival. CoinDesk Indices offers expertise in digital asset indices data and research to educate and empower investors. For more information on CoinDesk media and events please visit and for breaking headlines data and indices visit
In November 2023 CoinDesk was acquired by the Bullish group owner of Bullish a regulated digital assets exchange. For more information on Bullish please visit . CoinDesk operates as an independent subsidiary with an editorial committee to protect journalistic independence.
Reports to:
General CounselAs Senior Legal Counsel you will work directly with our front office teams across our global data media and exchange businesses. Drawing on your background in digital assets financial markets or fintech you will negotiate with sophisticated financial institutions businesses and technology partners throughout the digital assets ecosystem. This senior role offers an exciting opportunity in a fastpaced fintech where you can make an immediate contribution to our success.
Role & Responsibilities
Provide commerciallyminded legal advice on transactions partnerships products and services for our data media and exchange businesses.
Structure negotiate and deliver all the legal aspects of sales licensing and various other types of commercial transactions with our customers partners counterparties and service providers.
Assist the front office teams to evaluate and access new business opportunities and transactions developing structures and documentation as necessary.
Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization on crossfunctional projects to launch new commercial offerings.
Opportunity to expand areas of support to include M&A IP data privacy corporate governance investments and other areas and initiatives based on interest and ability.
Work with our inhouse regulatory team to navigate relevant regimes.
Uphold our standards for compliance ethics and corporate governance.
Develop effective and scalable processes and contribute to our knowledge base and standard procedures.
Stay abreast of developments in the digital assets industry and implications for our business.
Experience & Qualifications
US UK or commonlaw jurisdictions qualified with 510 years PQE in top tier global law firms and/or inhouse Fintech or financial services industries.
Knowledgeable in digital assets fintech businesses and related financial services with strong commercial acumen in these areas.
Experienced in different types of transactions relevant to financial services technology data licensing and adjacent areas.
Able to analyze novel situations identify risks and opportunities and exercise sound judgment in addressing them.
Strong drafting and negotiating skills.
Excellent at collaborating and communicating with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Proactive handson flexible and professional.
Able to work effectively in a fastpaced dynamic environment.
PQE is a guide; candidates that otherwise have the requisite qualifications and experience are welcome.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
In an effort to attract retain develop and promote the most qualified individuals CoinDesk is committed to treating all applicants and employees in a nondiscriminatory manner with respect to the terms and conditions of employment without regard to race color religion or belief sex national or ethnic origin ancestry age marital status sexual orientation gender identity veteran status/service physical or mental disability or any other classification protected by applicable law. This mandate governs all aspects of employment including recruitment selection promotion training education social and recreation programs compensation discipline termination and access to benefits.
ACCOMMODATION
CoinDesk is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application process please send an email to and let us know the nature of your request.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
