Counsel, Commercial

Coinbase Careers Page$183K — $216K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of transactional legal experience in-house or at a leading law firm
  • JD or applicable equivalent with active license in a U.S. state
  • Expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements in fintech and payments
  • Experience navigating regulated financial services environments
  • Proven ability to manage a high-volume deal pipeline effectively
  • Familiarity with generative AI for workflow efficiency and output quality

Responsibilities

  • Own drafting, negotiating, and executing tailored commercial agreements
  • Drive novel agreement frameworks while balancing risk and agility
  • Partner cross-functionally to solve complex problems and close deals
  • Build scalable playbooks and risk-mitigation strategies
  • Identify and resolve legal issues outside core expertise

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Equity and bonus eligibility
Full Job Description
We9re hiring a Commercial Counsel to join our Business Legal team and lead the legal strategy behind Coinbase9s most important payments partnerships. This team powers the deals that connect Coinbase to banks, payment networks, fintechs, and strategic partners across the financial ecosystem. You9ll own end-to-end legal execution on complex, first-of-their-kind transactions that set precedent for the crypto industry and directly accelerate Coinbase9s growth.

What you9ll do:
  • Own drafting, negotiation, and execution of highly tailored commercial agreements with strategic partners and sophisticated counterparties in the payments and fintech space, including first-of-their-kind deal structures.
  • Drive novel agreement frameworks and deliver practical, business-centric legal advice that balances risk with speed and flexibility.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Business Development, Sales, Product, Engineering, Finance/Tax, and Compliance to solve complex problems, build partnerships, and close deals quickly.
  • Build scalable commercial playbooks and risk-mitigation strategies that accelerate deal timelines and increase business flexibility across the payments portfolio.
  • Identify legal issues that extend beyond your core expertise and drive resolution by coordinating with specialists across the Coinbase legal team and outside counsel.

Required Skills and Experience:
  • 5+ years of transactional legal experience in-house or at a leading law firm, with a JD (or applicable equivalent) and an active license in a U.S. state.
  • Demonstrated expertise drafting, structuring, and negotiating complex commercial agreements with fintechs, banks, payment processors, payment networks, and/or payment issuers/acquirers.
  • Proven ability to navigate highly regulated financial services environments and translate evolving regulatory landscapes into actionable commercial guidance.
  • Track record of independently managing a high-volume deal pipeline while maintaining precision in drafting and risk assessment.
  • Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

Req ID: P77506

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Pay Transparency Notice:Base salary varies by location (see range below). Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).

Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus):

$183,855-$216,300 USD

  • Application Limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period.

About Coinbase Careers Page

Coinbase Careers Page

There has never been a better time to join the global team of Coinbase professionals, a leading force in the cryptocurrency industry and a hub for innovation and growth.

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Join Coinbase's market-leading team to assist some of the most innovative companies and individuals in mastering the digital currency landscape. Transform financial transactions and systems with the best minds at Coinbase, where leadership in technology and consulting converges to drive digital innovation. Lead from a unique position in the marketplace, at the intersection of technology, financial expertise, and digital innovation. Work with a global team of business and technology advisors to help clients and the company navigate through the evolving world of digital currencies. Collaborate with a dedicated group of professionals who are experts in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency – all committed to advancing the industry.

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