Counsel – Litigation

Kraken Digital Asset Exchange

. Own and manage a high-volume docket of consumer arbitrations (JAMS), small claims matters, federal and state litigation matters, and customer complaints across U.S.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,400 - $220,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and manage a high-volume docket of consumer arbitrations (JAMS), small claims matters, federal and state litigation matters, and customer complaints across U.S. jurisdictions from intake through resolution.
Draft and file pleadings, motions, case strategy memos, demand responses, and settlement correspondence with minimal supervision.
Assess claims at intake, evaluate exposure, recommend resolution strategy, and execute towards resolution.
Work cross-functionally with Customer Engagement, Compliance, Product, and Operations teams to identify upstream drivers of consumer disputes and flag systemic issues.
Maintain accurate, current matter records in the team’s matter management system and contribute to docket reporting and metrics.
Coordinate with and supervise outside counsel on matters requiring external support, including managing budgets, timelines, and deliverables.
Assist on complex matters, class action proceedings, and ad hoc team projects as needs arise.
Contribute to the team’s process improvement and automation initiatives, consistent with the team’s commitment to operating at scale without proportional headcount growth.

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD from an accredited law school; admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (in good standing)
At least 6 years of litigation experience at a law firm, in-house legal department, or government agency in a litigation role
Meaningful exposure to consumer financial services matters, arbitrations, small claims, BBB complaints, customer dispute resolution, or analogous proceedings
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfort operating independently on a high-volume, fast-moving docket; you are organized, self-directed, and don’t drop balls
A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and an opportunity-making attitude; you use the law to increase the company’s optionality, not just to say no
Genuine interest in crypto and digital assets
Experience deploying AI to up-level your legal work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Offers Equity
Offers Bonus
Wellness allowance
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)

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Hard Skills & Tools

litigationdrafting pleadingscase strategyconsumer arbitrationsettlement correspondenceclaims assessmentclass action proceedingsprocess improvementautomation initiativeslegal research

Soft Skills

strong written communicationstrong verbal communicationorganizational skillsself-directedproactive mindsetentrepreneurial attitudeindependent operationattention to detailteam collaborationproblem-solving

Certifications

JD from accredited law schooladmission to practice law in U.S. jurisdiction